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Same difference Meaning in English

expression

ˈseɪm/ /ˈdɪfɝəns/, /ˈdɪfɹəns
SAME DIF-er-uhns
sˈeɪm/ /dˈɪfɹəns
SAME DIF-rəns

Definition

An informal way of saying that two things are not truly different, or that the small differences between them do not matter.

Usage & Nuances

'Same difference' is an informal, often humorous or sarcastic expression, typically used in conversation. It often downplays minor distinctions between things. Sometimes used when someone points out a correction that doesn't really matter.

Example Sentences

You say tomato, I say tomahto—same difference.

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Blue shirt, green shirt—same difference to me.

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Saturday or Sunday? Same difference—I'm free both days.

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You forgot to call me at 9 instead of 8. Same difference, I was awake already.

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A: I ordered fries, not chips! B: Same difference—they're both potatoes.

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Whether we leave at 7:00 or 7:10, same difference—we'll make it on time.

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