One and the same Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈwən/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈseɪm

WUN and thuh SAME

UK

wˈɒn/ /ˈænd/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈeɪm

WON and thuh SAME

Definition

Used to emphasize that two things or people are actually the same, not just similar or related.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal or emphatic speech. Common with 'are' or 'is': 'They are one and the same.' Used to highlight true identity or total equivalence. Sometimes confused with 'the same as,' which just means similar.

• Spanish: exactamente el mismo - uno y el mismo
• Portuguese (BR): exatamente o mesmo - um só
• Portuguese (PT): exatamente o mesmo - um só
• Chinese (Simplified): 完全相同 - 同一个
• Chinese (Traditional): 完全相同 - 同一個
• Hindi: एक ही (व्यक्ति/चीज़)
• Arabic: واحد ونفسه - الشيء نفسه
• Bengali: একই ব্যক্তি - একই জিনিস
• Russian: одно и то же
• Japanese: 同一（どういつ）
• Vietnamese: một và cùng là một - cùng một
• Korean: 동일하다 - 같은
• Turkish: birebir aynı - tamamen aynı
• Urdu: ایک ہی
• Indonesian: satu dan sama - persis sama

Example Sentences

He realized the two names were one and the same.

basic

Our goals are one and the same.

basic

John and Jonathan are one and the same person.

basic

You might think they're different options, but they're one and the same.

natural

After all this time, I found out that his online and real names are one and the same.

natural

Don't be fooled—they appear separate, but they're actually one and the same company.

natural