mutt and jeff

The phrase "mutt and jeff" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a duo or pair of individuals who are vastly different in terms of height, appearance, or personality. It originates from the names of two characters in a comic strip called "Mutt and Jeff," created by Bud Fisher in 1907. Mutt was tall and slim, while Jeff was short and stout, representing contrasting physical characteristics. The phrase has since been generalized to refer to any two individuals who have noticeable differences between them.