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apples and oranges
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two people or things that are completely different from one another
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "apples and oranges" and when to use it?
The idiom "apples and oranges" originated from the comparison of two dissimilar things, specifically apples and oranges. It represents the notion of contrasting or comparing two items that are fundamentally different from each other and cannot be reasonably or fairly evaluated using the same criteria. This expression is now commonly used to highlight the inappropriateness or invalidity of comparing or equating two distinct entities due to their inherent dissimilarity.
Example
Comparing the intelligence of dogs and cats is like comparing apples and oranges - they have different strengths and abilities.
It's difficult to compare the two novels because they belong to different genres; it's like comparing apples and oranges.
Trying to measure success based on wealth alone is like comparing apples and oranges; there are other important factors to consider.
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