all the same
The phrase "all the same" is an idiom that is used to indicate that something is equal or unchanged regardless of any differences or variations. It implies that regardless of different options or perspectives, the outcome or result will be the same. It can also imply that something is unimportant or irrelevant in the context being discussed.
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