different as chalk and cheese
The phrase "different as chalk and cheese" is used to describe two things or people that are extremely dissimilar or completely opposite in nature, characteristics, or qualities. It implies that there is a stark contrast or vast disparity between the two entities, much like the distinction between chalk (a soft, powdery substance used for writing or drawing) and cheese (a solid, dairy product with various flavors and textures).
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