six of one, half a dozen of the other: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 2.

  Human · Idiomatically
  • The two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent; it doesn't matter which one we choose.

• 1.

  GlobalinformalidiomaticcolloquialMachine
  • Used to indicate that two alternatives, choices, or outcomes are essentially the same or equally preferable; there is no significant difference between them.

  Examples

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  • Whether we leave early or stay late is six of one, half a dozen of the other — either way, we’ll miss the movie.

    Ya sea que salgamos temprano o nos quedemos hasta tarde, es lo mismo — de cualquier forma, nos perderemos la película.

  • Choosing between the red or blue shirt is six of one, half a dozen of the other since both look good on you.

    Elegir entre la camiseta roja o azul es igual, ya que ambas te quedan bien.

  • He said it’s six of one, half a dozen of the other when asked whether to drive or take the train.

    Dijo que es lo mismo cuando le preguntaron si conducir o tomar el tren.