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FAR CRY FROM (SMTH.)
much less than what was expected or anticipated
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1. The bellboy took them to their hotel room. It was small, dark, and dirty— a far cry from what they were expecting.
2. Don’t get your expectations up too high. What you get may be a far cry from what you want.


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