Same difference
phrasal expression
Used to express that two things are the same in effect or impact, even if they look different.
Whether you get there by bus or by train, it's the same difference.
Often appears as...
- make the same difference
- it's the same difference
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial, Idiomatic
phrasal expression
Used to express that two things are the same in effect or impact, even if they look different.
Whether you get there by bus or by train, it's the same difference.
Often appears as...
- make the same difference
- it's the same difference
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial, Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquially Casual
Use 'same difference' in informal conversations, not in formal writing or speeches.
You can call it soccer or football, same difference.
Pro Tip 2/3No Math Involved
Don't confuse 'same difference' with mathematical contexts; it's about similarity in outcome.
Whether they postponed or canceled the event, same difference to me.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Tone
Often carries a humorous or sarcastic undertone when minimizing distinctions.
A cheap violin or an expensive one, for my playing, same difference!
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquially Casual
Use 'same difference' in informal conversations, not in formal writing or speeches.
You can call it soccer or football, same difference.
Pro Tip 2/3No Math Involved
Don't confuse 'same difference' with mathematical contexts; it's about similarity in outcome.
Whether they postponed or canceled the event, same difference to me.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Tone
Often carries a humorous or sarcastic undertone when minimizing distinctions.
A cheap violin or an expensive one, for my playing, same difference!
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquially Casual
Use 'same difference' in informal conversations, not in formal writing or speeches.
You can call it soccer or football, same difference.
Pro Tip 2/3No Math Involved
Don't confuse 'same difference' with mathematical contexts; it's about similarity in outcome.
Whether they postponed or canceled the event, same difference to me.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Tone
Often carries a humorous or sarcastic undertone when minimizing distinctions.
A cheap violin or an expensive one, for my playing, same difference!
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