six of one, half dozen of the other
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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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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