All the same
Example: We are all the same when we play games together.
Definition
"All the same" is an expression used to indicate that despite differences or expectations, the situation or outcome remains unchanged or equal. For example, in "We are all the same when we play games together," it emphasizes equality among participants.
Etymology
The phrase "all the same" originates from Middle English, combining "all," meaning entirety, and "the same," indicating no difference. Over time, it evolved into a common expression to show that differences do not affect a particular condition or result. Did you know it was often used in older literature to express indifference or concession?
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"All the same" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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