used to introduce a contrast to what has just been said
to believe something to be true or valid
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to openly accept something as true or real
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to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner
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to reluctantly admit that something is true after denying it first
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used to introduce a statement that provides a reason or justification
to the highest degree
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used to highlight the differences between two or more things or people
used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation, especially when comparing it to a previous point
not having anything or much in common
The idiom "poles apart" finds its origin in the geographical concept of the Earth's poles, specifically the North and South Poles, which are situated at opposite ends of the planet. The metaphorical extension of this idea emerged to describe two things or people that are extremely different, distant, or incompatible. The phrase is often used to emphasize significant contrasts or disparities in opinions, characteristics, or circumstances.
used to emphasize a significant contrast or distinction between people, things, or situations
The idiom "a world of difference" originated from the idea that there can be a significant contrast or distinction between two things, situations, or individuals, akin to the vast differences that exist between different countries or regions around the world. The phrase is mostly used to emphasize the magnitude of the dissimilarity, suggesting that the variance is so substantial that it can be likened to the disparities found across diverse cultures, geographies, or circumstances.
used to indicate that the opposite or a different viewpoint is true in response to a previous statement
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