far from perfect

Frequency: 8.170.2 per million words

Indicates something is not at all perfect.

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Examples (10)

  • The treaty is far from perfect, but it is clearly the way forward.
  • His English is far from perfect, but he makes himself understood.
  • The timing of the announcement was far from perfect.
  • Conditions in the refugee camps are far from perfect.
  • Our system is far from perfect and needs constant adjustment.
  • The weather today is far from perfect for an outdoor wedding.
  • Her performance was far from perfect, but the audience loved it anyway.
  • While the result is far from perfect, it's an improvement on last year.
  • The new apartment is far from perfect, but the rent is cheap.
  • Science is a human endeavor and therefore far from perfect.