Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
like-oil-and-water
idiom
/laɪk ˈɔɪl ənd ˈwɔːtər/
Definition
A phrase used to describe two things or people that are fundamentally different and do not mix well together.
Examples
- Their personalities are like oil and water; they just can’t get along.
- Though they are siblings, their interests are like oil and water, often leading to disagreements.
- Their working styles are like oil and water, making collaboration challenging.
Meaning
The expression indicates a substantial incompatibility or contrast between two entities, suggesting that they cannot coexist harmoniously.
Synonyms
- incompatible
- at odds
- divergent
