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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However, the impeachment process and presentation of evidence against her were likely to take a toll on Duterte's presidential hopes all the same, Coronacion said.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
“But the driving around and the going to parties — it was all the same stuff.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
"Same caliber, all the same type of cartridges," he explained, but one is banned while the other is not.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Yet the net result is all the same: The U.S. is barely creating any new jobs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
I look out the door for some news, but it’s all the same.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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