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Essere come l'acqua e il fuoco

To be completely incompatible / opposites that do not mix

Literal Translation

"To be like water and fire"

What it means

To be completely incompatible / opposites that do not mix

Example in context

"Quei due soci sono come l'acqua e il fuoco."

"Those two business partners are like water and fire."

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