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tomayto, tomahto
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Meanings:
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informal
colloquial
humorous
Used to indicate that two alternative words, pronunciations, or viewpoints are essentially the same and not worth arguing about; 'same difference.'
Used playfully to dismiss a minor disagreement about pronunciation, terminology, or preference.
Examples:
EN:
Richard: Oh, tomayto, tomahto.
ES:
Tomate, tomato.
EN:
Eh, tomayto, tomahto.
ES:
Tomate, no tomate.
EN:
But you know, gift, bribe, tomayto, tomahto, whatever you wanna call it.
ES:
Pero ya sabes, regalo, soborno, tomayte, tomahte, como quieras llamarlo.
ID:
Tapi tahukah kau, hadiah, suap, tomayto, tomahto, apa pun kau ingin menyebutnya.
EN:
I think you mean Backstreet Boys, but hey, tomayto, tomahto.
ID:
Kurasa maksudmu Backstreet Boys, tapi kurang lebih sama.
EN:
Knew, blew... tomayto, tomahto.
ES:
Conocer, chupar, ¿qué más da?
EN:
Knew, blew, "tomayto, tomahto".
ES:
Conocer, chupar, ¿qué más da?
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