orange

all Lombard Street to a China orange

Very probable or likely. London's Lombard Street has long been associated with the banking industry, while a "China orange" is considered an ordinary, unimportant thing. We'll definitely be able to beat the worst team in the league—it's all Lombard Street to a China orange.

apples and oranges

Two unlike things or people. Oh, you can't compare those two companies, they're apples and oranges! My mom and my mother-in-law are just apples and oranges and should not be left alone in the same room for too long.

See also: and, apple, orange

apples to oranges

A comparison of two unlike things or people. Oh, you can't compare those two companies, that's apples to oranges.

compare apples and oranges

To try to highlight the similarities between two different things—which typically cannot be done. You can't compare your job as a nurse to mine as an engineer—that's comparing apples and oranges!

compare apples to oranges

To compare two unlike things or people. Stop comparing apples to oranges—those two companies you're talking about are completely different.

go gathering orange blossoms

To look for a wife. The phrase refers to the frequent use of orange blossoms as wedding decorations symbolizing the bride's innocence. I'm quite certain that Sir Andrew went to town to go gathering orange blossoms, so we'd best get ready for a wedding!

See also: blossom, gathering, go, orange

mix apples and oranges

To combine or compare two different things. You can't compare your job as a nurse to mine as an engineer—that's mixing apples and oranges!

squeeze an orange

To make use of everything someone or something has to offer. This business is like squeezing an orange: it doesn't matter who's doing the squeezing, you'll still get orange juice.

apples and oranges

Fig. two entities that are not similar. (Used especially in reference to comparisons of unlike things.) You can't talk about Fred and Ted in the same breath! They're like apples and oranges. Talking about her current book and her previous bestseller is like comparing apples and oranges.

See also: and, apple, orange

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

apples and oranges

Unlike objects or persons, as in Assessing the problems of the neighborhood grocery by examining a giant supermarket is comparing apples and oranges . This metaphor for dissimilarity began as apples and oysters, which appeared in John Ray's proverb collection of 1670. It is nearly always accompanied by a warning that one cannot compare such different categories.

See also: and, apple, orange

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

apples and oranges

If you say that two things are apples and oranges, you mean that they are completely different and cannot be compared. We really can't compare the data any more, it's not the same — it's just apples and oranges. Note: You can also say that comparing two things is like comparing apples with oranges. To compare one with the other is to make the mistake we were all warned about in third grade, not to compare apples with oranges.

See also: and, apple, orange

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

apples and oranges

(of two people or things) irreconcilably or fundamentally different. North American

See also: and, apple, orange

all Lombard Street to a China orange

great wealth against one ordinary object; virtual certainty. dated

Lombard Street in London was originally occupied by bankers from Lombardy, and it still contains a number of London's principal banks. This idiom dates from the early 19th century, but the use of a China orange to mean ‘a worthless thing’ is recorded earlier.

squeeze (or suck) an orange

take all that is profitable out of something.

ˌapples and ˈoranges

(American English) used to describe a situation in which two people or things are completely different from each other: He was no competition for me: it was like apples and oranges.

See also: and, apple, orange

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

apples to oranges

and A2O

phr. & comp. abb. [but that’s comparing] apples to oranges; [You are] making an unfair comparison. Chevvies and Beemers! That’s apples to oranges! They’re not even in the same class! It’s A2O! What can I say?

apples and oranges, like comparing

Comparing two unlike objects or issues. This term, dating from the second half of the 1900s, has largely replaced the difference between chalk and cheese, at least in America. The latter expression of disparateness is much older, dating from the 1500s. Why apples and oranges, since they’re both fruits, and not some other object is unclear. Nevertheless, it has caught on and is on the way to being a cliché.

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释义	orange all Lombard Street to a China orange Very probable or likely. London's Lombard Street has long been associated with the banking industry, while a "China orange" is considered an ordinary, unimportant thing. We'll definitely be able to beat the worst team in the league—it's all Lombard Street to a China orange. See also: all, china, orange, street apples and oranges Two unlike things or people. Oh, you can't compare those two companies, they're apples and oranges! My mom and my mother-in-law are just apples and oranges and should not be left alone in the same room for too long. See also: and, apple, orange apples to oranges A comparison of two unlike things or people. Oh, you can't compare those two companies, that's apples to oranges. See also: apple, orange compare apples and oranges To try to highlight the similarities between two different things—which typically cannot be done. You can't compare your job as a nurse to mine as an engineer—that's comparing apples and oranges! See also: and, apple, compare, orange compare apples to oranges To compare two unlike things or people. Stop comparing apples to oranges—those two companies you're talking about are completely different. See also: apple, compare, orange go gathering orange blossoms To look for a wife. The phrase refers to the frequent use of orange blossoms as wedding decorations symbolizing the bride's innocence. I'm quite certain that Sir Andrew went to town to go gathering orange blossoms, so we'd best get ready for a wedding! See also: blossom, gathering, go, orange mix apples and oranges To combine or compare two different things. You can't compare your job as a nurse to mine as an engineer—that's mixing apples and oranges! See also: and, apple, mix, orange squeeze an orange To make use of everything someone or something has to offer. This business is like squeezing an orange: it doesn't matter who's doing the squeezing, you'll still get orange juice. See also: orange, squeeze Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. apples and oranges Fig. two entities that are not similar. (Used especially in reference to comparisons of unlike things.) You can't talk about Fred and Ted in the same breath! They're like apples and oranges. Talking about her current book and her previous bestseller is like comparing apples and oranges. See also: and, apple, orange McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. apples and oranges Unlike objects or persons, as in Assessing the problems of the neighborhood grocery by examining a giant supermarket is comparing apples and oranges . This metaphor for dissimilarity began as apples and oysters, which appeared in John Ray's proverb collection of 1670. It is nearly always accompanied by a warning that one cannot compare such different categories. See also: and, apple, orange The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. apples and oranges If you say that two things are apples and oranges, you mean that they are completely different and cannot be compared. We really can't compare the data any more, it's not the same — it's just apples and oranges. Note: You can also say that comparing two things is like comparing apples with oranges. To compare one with the other is to make the mistake we were all warned about in third grade, not to compare apples with oranges. See also: and, apple, orange Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. apples and oranges (of two people or things) irreconcilably or fundamentally different. North American See also: and, apple, orange all Lombard Street to a China orange great wealth against one ordinary object; virtual certainty. dated Lombard Street in London was originally occupied by bankers from Lombardy, and it still contains a number of London's principal banks. This idiom dates from the early 19th century, but the use of a China orange to mean ‘a worthless thing’ is recorded earlier. See also: all, china, orange, street squeeze (or suck) an orange take all that is profitable out of something. See also: orange, squeeze Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary ˌapples and ˈoranges (American English) used to describe a situation in which two people or things are completely different from each other: He was no competition for me: it was like apples and oranges. See also: and, apple, orange Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary apples to oranges and A2O phr. & comp. abb. [but that’s comparing] apples to oranges; [You are] making an unfair comparison. Chevvies and Beemers! That’s apples to oranges! They’re not even in the same class! It’s A2O! What can I say? See also: apple, orange McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions apples and oranges, like comparing Comparing two unlike objects or issues. This term, dating from the second half of the 1900s, has largely replaced the difference between chalk and cheese, at least in America. The latter expression of disparateness is much older, dating from the 1500s. Why apples and oranges, since they’re both fruits, and not some other object is unclear. Nevertheless, it has caught on and is on the way to being a cliché. See also: and, apple, compare, like The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: all Lombard Street to a China orange which way the wind lies how the wind blows the way the wind blows the way the wind is blowing way the wind blows, which which way the wind blows how the wind lies the betting is (that) street References in periodicals archive The eye-catching hue will probably still be popular outside of this autumn, and adding a little orange is a great way to brighten up your wardrobe. Orange really is the new black [USPRwire, Fri May 24 2019] Looking at the current market trends as well as the promising demand status of the Orange Extract Market , it can be projected that the future years will bring out positive outcomes. Orange Extract Market Analysis, Size, Share, Trends & Growth Projections Studied during 2018-2028 [ClickPress, Fri May 24 2019] Looking at the current market trends as well as the promising demand status of the Orange Extract Market , it can be projected that the future years will bring out positive outcomes. Orange Extract Market Analysis, Size, Share, Trends & Growth Projections Studied during 2018-2028 In addition, a 2013 study published in the journal Nutrition and Cancer found that the high amounts of vitamin C and folic acid, coupled with the antioxidant properties, in orange juice can reduce DNA damage and, therefore, the risk of cancer. Oranges: Facts about vibrant citrus fruit The biography credits Masferre's father, Jaime, together with other Spanish soldiers, for orange, as well as coffee, cultivation in Sagada and other towns in Mountain Province. True (Sagada) Orange Sulman Shahid , a resident Malakand who owns an orange orchard, says the fruit has put the region on the map. Varieties of 'orange' capturing space in fruit markets: Report Sam Khim, who heads the Department of Tourism in Pursat province, tells The Post that 'around the Lbak Kamrounh resort, there are many Pursat orange farms, and that unofficial data show that there are about 3,000 hectares of groves. Juicy journey to orange country Following the March 5 announcement of the creation of a more diversified and international Executive Committee within Orange, Helmut will report to Stephane Richard, Chairman and CEO of Orange, and will be a member of the Group's Executive Committee. Orange Business Services names CEO -add citrus and other fruits of your choice either cucumber, strawberry, orange, lemon, lime or banana to garnish your cocktail. Chapman cocktail: Chapman has a crisp taste of fruity drink which is very yummy, writes OLOLADE ALABI Meanwhile, there are around 20 exporters dealing with orange exports in the country. Mandarin yield plummets, exporters lure suppliers Following this rebranding, Orange will provide its marketing expertise and world-class technical capability to further strengthen the operator's established network and enhance customer service in Liberia. Cellcom Liberia becomes Orange Liberia In overall, our findings suggest that the inclusion of multi-enzymes in diet appeared to improve broilers performance; whereas supplementing dried orange peel powder has no effect. Effect of Dietary Dried Orange (Citrus sinensis) Peel Powder and Exogenous Multi-Enzymes on Growth and Carcass Traits and Ileal Microflora of Broiler Chickens by Times News Service Orange peel enhances the flavours of a dish. One ingredient five ways: Orange peel
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