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ships that pass in the night

Things which have no significant connection or commonality.
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Additional definitions for 'ships that pass in the night':

ships that pass in the nightTwo or more people who encounter one another in a transitory, incidental manner and whose relationship is without lasting significance; two or more people who almost encounter one another, but do not do so.
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夜を通過する船

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