Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The eradication of corona virus is still a far cry.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom "a far cry" in the given sentence is very distant.
The idiom "a far cry" is used to describe something that is very different from something else. In the given sentence, the eradication of the coronavirus is still very different from being achieved, so it is said to be a far cry.
The other options are not as accurate descriptions of the idiom.
- Very near suggests that the eradication of the coronavirus is close at hand, which is not the case.
- Very easy suggests that the eradication of the coronavirus would be simple to achieve, which is also not the case.
- Very fast suggests that the eradication of the coronavirus would happen quickly, which is also not the case.