How to Pronounce "mix apples and oranges"
expression
MIKS AP-uhlz and/or und OR-in-juhz or OR-in-jiz
MIKS AP-uhlz AND OR-in-jiz
Definition
To compare or combine two things that are very different and should not be judged in the same way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪks/ /ˈæpəɫz/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɔɹəndʒəz/, /ˈɔɹɪndʒɪz
British English
mˈɪks/ /ˈæpəlz/ /ˈænd/ /ˈɒɹɪndʒɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MIKS AP-uhlz and/or und OR-in-juhz or OR-in-jiz
UK
MIKS AP-uhlz AND OR-in-jiz
Listen in Context
You shouldn't mix apples and oranges when comparing prices from two different countries.
It's a mistake to mix apples and oranges in this report.
People often mix apples and oranges when talking about these issues.
Trying to compare online learning to classroom teaching is just mixing apples and oranges.