all the same

Idioms  

1. 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]

2. 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]

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Example Sentences

The key discovery is that Treg cells are not all the same.

From Science Daily

“This is where your mom and I used to come. There’s another way to get here. More direct, through a thicket of koa trees. But you found it all the same.”

From Literature

Quincy’s sneakers look brand-new, his shorts are ironed, his nails are all the same exact shape, not jagged like mine.

From Literature

Critics and skeptics of the California proposal say they expect California to run into all the same problems.

From Los Angeles Times

“She’s not going to get all the same looks that she did in high school,” Lauren said.

From Los Angeles Times