all the same

1. 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]

2. 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

I had a chip on my shoulder already, so it felt good to write that, and the truth is that almost 40 years later, it’s still all the same.

From Los Angeles Times

“They act nice when they start, but it’s all the same policy.”

From Los Angeles Times

When an egg is first fertilised human cells are all the same.

From BBC

Yet, they kept their foot on the gas all the same.

From Los Angeles Times

Like Sly Stone, she tells us we’re all the same whatever we do.

From Salon