Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

The eradication of coronavirus is still a far cry.

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SSC CHSL 2020 Official Paper 1 (Held On: 12 April 2021 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 'very distant.'

Key Points

Underlined Idiom: A far cry means a long distance away from something or very distant. (किसी चीज से बहुत दूर या बहुत दूर)
- Example: Stuck at the airport in Delhi, a far cry from Cochin.
From the given options, the fourth option is the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
The option 'very distant' means a long way away in space or time. (स्‍थान या समय की दृष्टि से काफ़ी दूर)

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Mistake Points

We may think from the phrase "A far cry" that it is all about someone crying somewhere.

Additional Information

This expression is believed to have its source in measuring one’s distance from an enemy in terms of shouting. Sir Walter Scott indicated (The Legend of Montrose, 1819) that it was a proverbial expression of the Campbell clan, which meant that their ancient hereditary domains lay beyond the reach of invaders.