far

be a far cry from be very different from.

1987National Geographic 'I walk out and hire a helicopter…an expensive way to mine.' And a far cry from the ancient Maori canoe expeditions…to hunt for jade.

far and away by a very large amount.

2014CNN transcripts Hillary Clinton, of course, is far and away the favourite. She has a whopping 73 percent-who can beat her?

far be it from (or for) me to used to express reluctance, especially to do something which you think may be resented.

far from the madding crowd: seemadding.

far gone

1 advanced in time.

2 in a bad or worsening state.

3 very intoxicated or ill. informal

few and far between: seefew.

so far, so good progress has been satisfactory up to now.

2013Independent Community development finance institutions might have a role to play. So far, so good. The problem is the data throws up some mixed messages.

a - too far one regarded as a step or stage beyond what is safe, sensible, or desirable.

2013Daily Telegraph 'What exactly is the downside,' he asked, 'apart from fewer fags sold?' This proved a provocation too far for Mr Davies. He could contain his disgust no longer.