# far from sth

idiom · CEFR B2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/far-from-sth
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

not at all like something, or the opposite of what you expect.

## Examples

- This cheap hotel is far from perfect.
- The new manager promised a smooth transition, but the reality was far from what the staff expected.
- His explanation was far from convincing, leaving the committee to wonder if he had hidden the truth during the investigation.

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