all the same
The phrase "all the same" is often used to express indifference or to indicate that something remains true despite other factors.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Used to show that the outcome or choice does not matter.
Example
- We can watch a movie or go out for dinner—it's all the same to me.
B2General
(informal)Used to indicate that something remains true or valid despite what has been said.
Example
- He didn't want to join the team. All the same, he attended the practice sessions.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "all the same":
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