Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 2 (Q.No. 56)
Directions to Solve
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
56.
In spite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a far cry.
Discussion:
2 comments Page 1 of 1.
WASIM AKRAM said:
9 years ago
The expression far cry means "very different from".
A long way off means "a far, a long way away, far afield, far away, far off, remotely".
So, option D is correct.
A long way off means "a far, a long way away, far afield, far away, far off, remotely".
So, option D is correct.
Jeftha Dkhar Dann said:
5 days ago
The idiom “a far cry” means: very different from reality or very difficult to achieve, i.e., out of reach.
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