apples and oranges
A comparison of items that, however categorically similar, is inaptA comparison of items that, however categorically similar, is inapt; an incompatible analogy, or the items so compared; a disanalogy.
Meaning
2 senses(idiomatic, plural, plural only)A comparison of items that, however categorically similar, is inapt; an incompatible analogy, or the items so compared; a disanalogy.
It's apples and oranges. You can't convert square meters to linear inches.
Äpfel und Birnen
(plural, plural only)Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see apples, and, oranges.
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Forms
plural: apples and orangesesSynonyms
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