Meaning
The phrase “雲泥の差” (The difference between clouds and mud.) refers to a vast difference, a stark contrast, or an insurmountable gap between two things.

Example sentence
最新モデルのスマートフォンと5年前のモデルには雲泥の差がある。
The latest smartphone model and the one from five years ago have a whole lot of difference.

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