all the same

Idioms

Also, all one . Equally acceptable, making no difference. For example, If it's all the same to you I'd prefer the blue car , or Hot or cold, it's all one to me . [Late 1700s]
Also, just the same . Nevertheless, still. For example, John wants to stay another week, but I'm going home all the same , or Even if you vote against it, this measure will pass just the same . [c. 1800]

Example Sentences

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Since this collision, I have discovered suffering is all the same.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

It’s all the same outfit, I’m just reversing tanks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Yet the net result is all the same: The U.S. is barely creating any new jobs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Both sorts looking for life in the lives being lived, all the same.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026

I should be mad that he’s wasting water—after all, we still have all the same restrictions as before.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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