असमान चीजों की तुलना
/əsəmɑːn tʃiːzoːŋ kiː təlnaː/The act of comparing two things that are fundamentally different and cannot be meaningfully compared.
उसने मेरे काम को उसके काम से तुलना कर दी, जबकि दोनों बिल्कुल असमान चीजें हैं।
He compared my work to his, even though they are completely different things.
असमान चीजों की तुलना करना व्यर्थ है।
Comparing apples and oranges is futile.
Used to criticize unfair or illogical comparisons.
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💡Pro Tip
When to use this phrase
Use this phrase when someone is making an unfair or illogical comparison between two things that are fundamentally different. For example, comparing a book to a movie based on their length alone would be an 'assessment of apples and oranges.'
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid literal comparisons
Do not use this phrase for literal comparisons of similar things. It is specifically for highlighting the absurdity of comparing fundamentally different things.
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines 'असमान' (asamān, meaning 'unequal' or 'different') and 'चीजों' (cījoṃ, meaning 'things') with 'तुलना' (tulnā, meaning 'comparison'). It is a direct translation of the English idiom 'comparing apples and oranges,' which dates back to at least the 19th century.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is used to highlight the absurdity of comparing two things that are inherently incomparable due to their fundamental differences. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to discourage unfair or illogical comparisons.