It was six of one or half-a-dozen of the other as to whether or not we should take the train or the airplane. They both arrived at the same time and cost the same.
Idioms and examples. 2014.
six of one, and half a dozen of the other — six of one, (and) half a dozen of the other two things are almost the same or equal. I also compared the two stereos, and in most respects it s six of one, half a dozen of the other. Etymology: based on the idea that half a dozen (= half of 12)… … New idioms dictionary
six of one, (and) half a dozen of the other — phrase used for saying that two things are equally good or bad You can take either road; it’s six of one, half a dozen of the other. Thesaurus: partly good and partly badsynonym Main entry: six … Useful english dictionary
six of one and half a dozen of the other — ► six of one and half a dozen of the other a situation in which there is little difference between two alternatives. Main Entry: ↑six … English terms dictionary
six of one and half-a-dozen of the other — This is an idiom used when there is little or no difference between two options … The small dictionary of idiomes
six of one and half-a-dozen of the other — {n. phr.} Two things the same; not a real choice; no difference. * /Which coat do you like better, the brown or the blue? It s six of one and half a dozen of the other./ * /Johnny says it s six of one and half a dozen of the other whether he does … Dictionary of American idioms
six of one and half-a-dozen of the other — {n. phr.} Two things the same; not a real choice; no difference. * /Which coat do you like better, the brown or the blue? It s six of one and half a dozen of the other./ * /Johnny says it s six of one and half a dozen of the other whether he does … Dictionary of American idioms
six\ of\ one\ and\ half-a-dozen\ of\ the\ other — n. phr. two things the same; not a real choice; no difference. Which coat do you like better, the brown or the blue? It s six of one and half a dozen of the other. Johnny says it s six of one and half a dozen of the other whether he does the job… … Словарь американских идиом
six of one and half a dozen of the other — if you say that a bad situation is six of one and half a dozen of the other, you mean that two people or groups are equally responsible. Harriet s always accusing Donald of starting arguments, but if you ask me, it s six of one and half a dozen… … New idioms dictionary
six of one and half a dozen of the other — This expression means that there is no real difference between two choices; both are equally good or equally bad. I didn t know who to vote for. It was six of one and half a dozen of the other! … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
it's six of one and half a dozen of the other — it s six of ˌone and half a dozen of the ˈother idiom (saying) used to say that there is not much real difference between two possible choices Main entry: ↑sixidiom … Useful english dictionary
