oil and water



oil and water

Two objects, elements, factors, forces, people, etc., that do not or cannot mix together readily. (Usually used comparatively, as in "X and Y are like/as oil and water.") Refers to the natural tendency of oil and water to separate. My dad is like oil and water with my mom's boyfriend, so I don't know how they're going to get through the family reunion in each other's company. The more I pay attention to the news, the more it seems that politics and common sense are as compatible as oil and water.
See also: and, oil, water

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GeraldJER-əld (English), GE-rahlt (German)English, German
Vendela-Swedish
Hippolyta-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Florina-Romanian, Spanish, Dutch, Late Roman
Aylwen['eilwən]
Erlingur-Icelandic