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Meaning of never the twain shall meet | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Used to emphasize that two subjects are so different that they cannot coexist or agree with each other.

idiomatic

Examples

“In Silverstein's terms, Frank is an "excitement seeker" and the lover is a "home builder." Never the twain shall meet. Again, for a while I saw the conflict between the two in the movie as a refreshing examination of a problem many gay couples (of both sexes) face. But […]”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

never trust me never waste a crisis nevertheless nevo- new phone, who dis new year, new me