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Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
Comparing two things that are incomparable.
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Cultural Background
Dutch people are very fond of this idiom to keep discussions grounded. Also widely used in Flanders with the same meaning.
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Use it to win arguments
It is a very effective way to stop a bad comparison in its tracks.
Meaning
Comparing two things that are incomparable.
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Use it to win arguments
It is a very effective way to stop a bad comparison in its tracks.
Test Yourself
Complete the idiom.
Dat is appels met ______ vergelijken.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: peren
The idiom specifically uses pears.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the idiom.
Fill Blank
A1
Dat is appels met ______ vergelijken.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: peren
The idiom specifically uses pears.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it will sound unnatural. Stick to apples and pears.
Related Phrases
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Twee handen op één buik
contrastTwo people who are inseparable.
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