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mix apples and oranges

idiom

To mix or confuse two completely different objects or ideas.

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Related idioms6entries
  1. 01

    apples and oranges

    A comparison of items that, however categorically similar, is inapt; an incompatible analogy, or the items so compared; a disanalogy.

  2. 02

    apples to apples

    A comparison of items that are similar.

  3. 03

    apples to apples, oranges to oranges

    A comparison of items that are similar, while also acknowledging or distinguishing a separation of their sets or categories.

  4. 04

    mix it up

    To compete vigorously, to quarrel, or to fight physically.

  5. 05

    mix up

    To mix or blend thoroughly and completely.

  6. 06

    oranges with oranges

    Synonym of apples to apples.

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