English idiom of similar meaning
Hello,
In my native language, we have an idiom that literally translates as (it is like / you are) mixing apples with pears, (the same verb that denotes to mix also means to confuse, so confusing apples with pears would be a correct alternative, too) which is supposed to mean, approximately, "(it is like trying to) compare two incomparable things or draw impossible or non-existing parallels or talk about two unrelated things at the same time".
Is there an equivalent idiomatic expression in English? I've been unable to find one so far.
Many thanks for any comments!
Best,
P.
Top answer
apples and oranges eg We are talking about apples and oranges.
- apples and oranges eg We are talking about apples and oranges.
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petusekIs there an equivalent idiomatic expression in English?
Yes.
petusekI've been unable to find one so far.
You should have been able to. It is very similar:
(It is like / You are) comparing apples and oranges.
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