Much of a muchness

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phrase

Very similar, almost identical or equal in quality, quantity, etc.

These two products are much of a muchness, there is simply no significant difference between them.
Visual representation of "much of a muchness" - Very similar, almost identical or equal in quality, quantity, etc.

Often appears as...

  • there's not much of a muchness
  • you are much of a muchness

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Idiomatic

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Usage Frequency

The phrase isn't used commonly but is recognized by most native speakers.

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When the two scarves were similar, my grandmother said it was much of a muchness which to choose.
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Conversational Tone

Use this phrase in casual conversation; it may sound odd in formal contexts.

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Deciding where to eat? Both places are much of a muchness, really.
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Indecisiveness

Ideal to express that a choice is hard because options are so alike.

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These two colleges are much of a muchness to me. I can't decide!
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