It’s six of one and half a dozen of the other

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phrase

Both options are equal or the same, there is no significant difference between them.

Whether we take the bus or the train, it’s six of one and half a dozen of the other.
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Often appears as...

  • six of one
  • half a dozen of the other

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Informal Usage

This phrase is casual and often used in informal conversation rather than formal writing.

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Going by car or by bike? Honestly, it's six of one and half a dozen of the other to me.
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No Preference

Use the phrase to express a lack of preference between two equally good/bad options.

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As for vacation spots, it's six of one and half a dozen of the other because I'll enjoy either place.
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Decision-Making

Helpful when describing a situation where making a choice is unnecessary due to the options' similarity.

Illustration for Decision-Making
For Henry, choosing between vanilla and chocolate ice cream is six of one and half a dozen of the other.
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