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Meaning of 'Poles apart'

What does the saying 'Poles apart' mean?

Idiom: Poles apart

Meaning:

When two people or parties have an opinion or point of view that is as far apart as they could possibly be, they are poles apart.

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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