be poles apart
To be very different in behavior or views; to be in opposition. Unfortunately, the two sides are still poles apart in their negotiations. My sister and I are very close now, but we were poles apart growing up and fought all the time.
be poles apart
differ greatly in nature or opinion.be ˈpoles/ˈworlds apart
be widely separated; have no interests that you share: Politically, the two leaders are poles apart.What you learn in the classroom and what happens on the job are often worlds apart.