"never the twain shall meet" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Etymology: From the poem The Ballad of East and West. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} never the twain shall meet
  1. (idiomatic) Used to emphasize that two subjects are so different that they cannot coexist or agree with each other. Wikipedia link: The Ballad of East and West Tags: idiomatic Related terms: apples and oranges

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