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]
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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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"We did everything together - wore matching outfits, went to the same schools, had all the same friends, even shared a room for 16 years," she told the BBC.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
“Higher rates, in general, are more reflecting the oil market — for all the same reasons yields moved higher in the first place,” Lorizio added.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
"The person may be returned all the same, it's just that this procedure requires basic guarantees", said human rights lawyer Laura Maria Medina Ferreras, adding that in her view these must "always" be respected.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
And somewhere north of Richmond, Va., were those mysterious other people called Yankees—very unlike us God-fearing and patriotic Southerners, but Americans all the same.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
“We can still sign up for all the same clubs,” I said as a concession.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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