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Chalk and cheese

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Used mostly in British English, less common in other English-speaking regions. SlideIn American English, they might say 'apples and oranges' where we say 'chalk and cheese.'
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Often points out incompatibility or a striking difference that's not viewed positively. SlideTrying to pair those two together was futile; they're like chalk and cheese.
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Emphasizes extreme differences, more than just a simple contrast. SlideIt's not just that their opinions differ - their entire worldviews are chalk and cheese.