six of one, half dozen of the other

six of one, half dozen of the other
six of one, half (a) dozen of the other (US) (or chiefly Brit six of one and half a dozen of the other)
informal
— used to say that you do not see any real difference between two possible choices

“Which do you prefer?” “I don't care; it's six of one, half a dozen of the other.”

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Main Entry:six

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  • six of one, half a dozen of the other — see ↑six • • • Main Entry: ↑dozen six of one, half (a) dozen of the other (US) (or chiefly Brit six of one and half a dozen of the other) informal used to say that you do not see any real difference between two possible choices …   Useful english dictionary

  • Six of One — Six of One, Half Dozen of the Other or Six of One may refer to one of the following: *Six of one, half a dozen of the other an idiom indicating equivalence *An Appreciation Society of The Prisoner *A character on Tripping the Rift *Six of One,… …   Wikipedia

  • six of one, and half a dozen of the other — six of one, (and) half a dozen of the other two things are almost the same or equal. I also compared the two stereos, and in most respects it s six of one, half a dozen of the other. Etymology: based on the idea that half a dozen (= half of 12)… …   New idioms dictionary

  • six of one, half a dozen of the other — six of one, (and) half a dozen of the other two things are almost the same or equal. I also compared the two stereos, and in most respects it s six of one, half a dozen of the other. Etymology: based on the idea that half a dozen (= half of 12)… …   New idioms dictionary

  • six of one, (and) half a dozen of the other — phrase used for saying that two things are equally good or bad You can take either road; it’s six of one, half a dozen of the other. Thesaurus: partly good and partly badsynonym Main entry: six …   Useful english dictionary

  • six of one and half a dozen of the other — ► six of one and half a dozen of the other a situation in which there is little difference between two alternatives. Main Entry: ↑six …   English terms dictionary

  • six of one and half-a-dozen of the other — This is an idiom used when there is little or no difference between two options …   The small dictionary of idiomes

  • six of one and half-a-dozen of the other — {n. phr.} Two things the same; not a real choice; no difference. * /Which coat do you like better, the brown or the blue? It s six of one and half a dozen of the other./ * /Johnny says it s six of one and half a dozen of the other whether he does …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • six of one and half-a-dozen of the other — {n. phr.} Two things the same; not a real choice; no difference. * /Which coat do you like better, the brown or the blue? It s six of one and half a dozen of the other./ * /Johnny says it s six of one and half a dozen of the other whether he does …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • six\ of\ one\ and\ half-a-dozen\ of\ the\ other — n. phr. two things the same; not a real choice; no difference. Which coat do you like better, the brown or the blue? It s six of one and half a dozen of the other. Johnny says it s six of one and half a dozen of the other whether he does the job… …   Словарь американских идиом

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