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Re: Like a cheap suit

#103677 06/10/03 11:41 PM

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One I just heard yesterday from an expatriate Brit:
"Like chalk and cheese." From the context, this corresponds to the US expression "Apples and oranges," when making a point about comparing two things that aren't comparable.

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Like a cheap suit Faldage 06/03/03 03:54 PM

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Re: Like a cheap suit slithy toves 06/04/03 01:01 AM

Re: Like a heard cat Faldage 06/04/03 05:47 AM

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Re: Like a cheap suit Bean 06/04/03 02:09 PM

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Re: Like piffy Zed 06/10/03 11:40 PM

Re: Like a cheap suit JohnHawaii 06/10/03 11:41 PM

Re: Like chalk and cheese Faldage 06/10/03 11:43 PM

Re: Like chalk and cheese from up here sjm 06/11/03 01:39 AM

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