Meaning of the word "comparisons are odious" in English
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comparisons are odious
US /kəmˈper.ɪ.sənz ɑːr ˈoʊ.di.əs/
UK /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sənz ɑːr ˈəʊ.di.əs/
Idiom
used to say that it is unpleasant or unfair to compare people or things, especially when they are very different
Example:
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You shouldn't compare your children's achievements; comparisons are odious.
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I won't say which city I prefer because comparisons are odious.
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