apples and oranges
Example Sentences
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In other words, the comparison is apples and oranges.
From Los Angeles Times
Katz quickly tired of the bickering couple, snapping at Judith Giuliani as she tried interrupting him and chiding Rudy Giuliani for talking in “apples and oranges” and attempting to submit evidence after a deadline.
From Seattle Times
Flores made sure to console the chimps with soothing words and fresh apples and oranges as they were loaded onto the truck.
From Los Angeles Times
It was, she answered, like comparing apples and oranges.
From New York Times
“Those are apples and oranges.”
From Los Angeles Times
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