English Explanatory Dictionary

six of one, half a dozen of the other

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. The two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent; it does not matter which one is chosen.
  2. Of two people, equally involved; equally responsible.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-six of one, half a dozen of the other.wav

Word forms

six of one, half a dozen of the other six to one, half dozen to another

Synonyms

a horse apiece as broad as long potayto, potahto same difference six and two threes sixes tomayto, tomahto whatever

Related words

a bob each way 50-50 half and half much of a muchness Tweedledum and Tweedledee
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