apples to apples

noun

A comparison of items that are similar.

Meanings

nounapples to apples pl (plural only)
  1. idiomaticpluralplural onlyA comparison of items that are similar.

    Synonyms: apples with apples, oranges with oranges · Antonyms: apples and oranges

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA comparison of items that are similar.

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