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What does poles apart mean?

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  1. (idiomatic) Totally opposite.
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In its emphasis on self-knowledge gained through the study of poetry and heroes, Emerson's idea of self-reliance is poles apart from the modern notion of self-esteem.
The modern industry is already poles apart from its position at the turn of the 21st century.
Not poles apart from Tory thinking, but the implementation may throw up some differences.
It is too bold to say they all follow a co-ordinated plan, yet there are acts that seem pretty much similar and there are others that are poles apart in nature.
At times in our recent history, they were poles apart or, at best, unaware of each other's existence, and they were often undervalued.
We haven't moved away from one another, because there's a fraternal side, although we're poles apart.

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