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Poles Apart

Definition:

Poles Apart is an idiomatic expression used to describe two or more things or people that are completely different, contrasting, or opposite in nature, character, opinion, or behavior.

Usage:

As an adverbial phrase:

1. John and Mark have always been poles apart when it comes to political views.
2. The siblings couldn't be more poles apart; one is a painter and the other is a mathematician.

As an adjective phrase:

1. The two teams have poles apart strategies for winning the game.
2. Danielle and Patrick share different tastes in music; their preferences are poles apart.

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