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Meaning of apples and oranges

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

apples and oranges

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noun

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  1. A comparison of items that, however categorically similar, is inapt; an incompatible equation

    Example: Comparing the grades of English students to those of engineering students is like trying to compare apples and oranges.