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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I asked him to meet me on the lakefront for a walk — a poor substitute for the Pacific air, but beautiful all the same.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 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
"I kind of conned them into revealing that they were lying and it hit me then that con artists and trial lawyers have all the same skills," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
My mom thanked the Creator all the same, and all these women came and started singing.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
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