Definition of «unlikely pairing»

"Unlikely pairing" refers to two people, things, or ideas that are not typically expected or thought to go together.

Lately, I've been wearing the somewhat unlikely pairing of a camouflage jacket with a silver sequin skirt. (thesequinist.com)
They are a most unlikely pair and I'm having a lot of fun writing this one. (indiepublishinggroup.com)
A very unlikely pair, but you know with style, anything goes! (stylishparadox.com)
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