six of one, half a dozen of the other
English
Proverb
six of one, half a dozen of the other
- (idiomatic) The two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent; it doesn't matter which one we choose.
- (idiomatic, of two people) Equally involved; equally responsible
Synonyms
- (the two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent): a horse apiece, as broad as long, potayto, potahto, same difference, six to one, half dozen to another, six and two threes, sixes, tomayto, tomahto, whatever
Translations
two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent
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See also
- a bob each way
- much of a muchness
- 50-50, half and half