all the same

Idioms

Also, all one . Equally acceptable, making no difference. For example, If it's all the same to you I'd prefer the blue car , or Hot or cold, it's all one to me . [Late 1700s]
Also, just the same . Nevertheless, still. For example, John wants to stay another week, but I'm going home all the same , or Even if you vote against it, this measure will pass just the same . [c. 1800]

Example Sentences

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It’s all the same outfit, I’m just reversing tanks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"Same caliber, all the same type of cartridges," he explained, but one is banned while the other is not.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Yet the net result is all the same: The U.S. is barely creating any new jobs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

James Fishback is almost certainly not going to win the GOP nomination for governor of Florida this year, but he’s become an object of media fascination all the same.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

It was infinitesimal, barely visible, but there all the same.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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