apples to apples, oranges to oranges
idiomA comparison of items that are similar, while also acknowledging or distinguishing a separation of their sets or categories.
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apples and oranges
A comparison of items that, however categorically similar, is inapt; an incompatible analogy, or the items so compared; a disanalogy.
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apples to apples
A comparison of items that are similar.
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mix apples and oranges
To mix or confuse two completely different objects or ideas.
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oranges with oranges
Synonym of apples to apples.