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oil and water do not mix
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used to emphasize the idea that some things or people simply do not go well together, and that trying to combine them can result in conflict or a lack of success
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The two politicians had vastly different ideologies and personalities, and it was clear that oil and water do not mix when it came to their ability to work together.
