Meanings
Attested in variant form since 1393. The surface of some cheeses, particularly unaged ones, looks similar to chalk – white, crumbling – but in substance cheese is much softer than chalk.
How to pronounce "chalk and cheese":
AU
Said of things that are very different, though possibly superficially alike.
Example Sentences
1
John and Mary are like chalk and cheese, they have completely different personalities.
2
The two siblings may look alike, but they're like chalk and cheese when it comes to their interests.
3
My best friend and I are like chalk and cheese, but that's what makes our friendship so interesting.
4
Although they are twins, Jake and Tom are like chalk and cheese in terms of their habits and preferences.
5
She found it hard to get along with her new coworker because they were like chalk and cheese.
