be poles/worlds apart
be poles apart
To be very different in behavior or views; to be in opposition. Unfortunately, the two sides are still poles apart in their negotiations. My sister and I are very close now, but we were poles apart growing up and fought all the time.
See also: apart, pole
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be poles apart
differ greatly in nature or opinion.See also: apart, pole
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be ˈpoles/ˈworlds apart
be widely separated; have no interests that you share: Politically, the two leaders are poles apart. What you learn in the classroom and what happens on the job are often worlds apart.See also: apart, pole, world
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- be poles apart
- poles apart
- apart
- pole
- base instinct
- control over
- control over (someone or something)
- not have a leg to stand on
- meet (one's)/the requirements
- meet the requirements