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:

Name	Gender	Pronounced	Usage
Deforrest		də-FAWR-əst	English (Rare)
Kaley		['keili]
Martyna		mahr-TI-nah	Polish
Hamilton		['hæmiltən]
Eutropia		-	Ancient Greek
Edric		ED-rik	English (Rare)

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