There is nothing/not much/little to choose between A and B

phrase

A and B are so alike or equal in quality, importance that it's hard to say which is better or worse.

There is not much to choose between the two cars. They are of the same model, same year and with similar mileage.
Visual representation of "there is nothing/not much/little to choose between A and B" - A and B are so alike or equal in quality, importance that it's hard to say which is better or worse

Often appears as...

  • not much to choose between a and b
  • little to choose between a and b

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

A and B are so alike or equal in quality, importance that it's hard to say which is better or worse.

There is not much to choose between the two cars. They are of the same model, same year and with similar mileage.
Visual representation of "there is nothing/not much/little to choose between A and B" - A and B are so alike or equal in quality, importance that it's hard to say which is better or worse

Often appears as...

  • not much to choose between a and b
  • little to choose between a and b

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "there is nothing/not much/little to choose between A and B"
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Decision Difficulty

Use when choices are so similar it's hard to decide; often for options of equal worth.

Illustration for Decision Difficulty
With their identical features, there's little to choose between these two smartphones.
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Nuanced Differences

Implies differences exist but are so subtle they might not influence the decision.

Illustration for Nuanced Differences
There's not much to choose between the two routes; both get you there on time.
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Equality Emphasis

Stresses equality in quality or value, not always physical similarity.

Illustration for Equality Emphasis
Both are top students, so there's little to choose between them for the scholarship.
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Decision Difficulty

Use when choices are so similar it's hard to decide; often for options of equal worth.

Illustration for Decision Difficulty
With their identical features, there's little to choose between these two smartphones.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Nuanced Differences

Implies differences exist but are so subtle they might not influence the decision.

Illustration for Nuanced Differences
There's not much to choose between the two routes; both get you there on time.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Equality Emphasis

Stresses equality in quality or value, not always physical similarity.

Illustration for Equality Emphasis
Both are top students, so there's little to choose between them for the scholarship.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Decision Difficulty

Use when choices are so similar it's hard to decide; often for options of equal worth.

Illustration for Decision Difficulty
With their identical features, there's little to choose between these two smartphones.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Nuanced Differences

Implies differences exist but are so subtle they might not influence the decision.

Illustration for Nuanced Differences
There's not much to choose between the two routes; both get you there on time.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Equality Emphasis

Stresses equality in quality or value, not always physical similarity.

Illustration for Equality Emphasis
Both are top students, so there's little to choose between them for the scholarship.
Visual representation of the word "There is nothing/not much/little to choose between A and B"

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