'Six of one and half a dozen of the other' describes two options that are essentially equivalent or have similar outcomes.
to wyrażenie używane jest do odniesienia się do dwóch rzeczy, które są równe (równie złe lub równie dobre)
| Idiom | six of one and half a dozen of the other |
|---|---|
| Definition | this expression is used to refer to two things that are equal (equally bad or equally good) |
| Examples | - It was a case of six of one and half a dozen of the other. Both courses of action had their problems. - What are you going to order, the fish or the meat? - I don't know. It's six of one and half a dozen of the other. |
| Note | The word dozen means 12. So, obviously, half a dozen is equal to 6. |
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