It's a far cry from...

Meaning

It's very different from...

Examples

• John: The presentation was excellent.
• Alice: Yes, but the initial draft was quite basic; <b>it's a far cry from</b> the final version.
• John: It took a lot of effort and collaboration.
• Alice: Absolutely. The difference is remarkable; <b>it's a far cry from</b> what we started with.