compare apples and oranges



compare apples and oranges

to examine the similarities of things that are completely different Comparing the average wages of workers and managers is like trying to compare apples and oranges.
Usage notes: usually used to explain that two things cannot be compared
See also: and, apple, compare, orange

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Widukind-Ancient Germanic
Vilfredo-Italian
Olympias-Ancient Greek
ÅSeAW-se (Swedish)Danish, Norwegian, Swedish
Apolinarah-po-lee-NAHRSpanish
UriaszUWR-yahshPolish