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six of one, half a dozen of the other

six of one, half a dozen of the other phrase: the two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent; it does not matter which one is chosen.

Phrase

six of one, half a dozen of the other

  1. (idiomatic) The two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent; it does not matter which one is chosen.
  2. (idiomatic) Of two people, equally involved; equally responsible.

six of one, half a dozen of the other meaning in Indonesian

six of one, half a dozen of the other in Indonesian

two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent
setali tiga uang, dari semak ke belukar

Synonyms of six of one, half a dozen of the other

Forms of six of one, half a dozen of the other

alternative formsix to one, half dozen to another

Questions about six of one, half a dozen of the other

What does six of one, half a dozen of the other mean?
Six of one, half a dozen of the other means the two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent; it does not matter which one is chosen.
What is six of one, half a dozen of the other in Indonesian?
Six of one, half a dozen of the other in Indonesian is setali tiga uang, dari semak ke belukar. See Six of one, half a dozen of the other meaning in Indonesian.
What part of speech is six of one, half a dozen of the other?
Six of one, half a dozen of the other is a phrase.

Words near six of one, half a dozen of the other in the dictionary

  1. Six Mile Swamp
  2. Six Nations
  3. Six Nations of the Grand River
  4. six o'clock
  5. six o'clock swill
  6. six of one, half a dozen of the other
  7. six of the best
  8. six pack
  9. six packs
  10. six penny nail
  11. six penny nails

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