far from

idiomatic phrase

Meaning

Not at all; used to emphasize that something is the opposite of what is being suggested.

Examples

The project is far from complete, so we need to work through the weekend.
He is far from happy about the recent changes to the company policy.

Synonyms: not, nowhere near, by no means, anything but

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far from

idiomatic phrase

Pronunciation: fɑːr frʌm

Definition

Not at all; used to emphasize that something is the opposite of what is being suggested.

Examples

The project is far from complete, so we need to work through the weekend.
He is far from happy about the recent changes to the company policy.
This solution is far from ideal, but it is the only one we have right now.

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