same difference

== English == === Etymology === Blend of same (thing) +‎ (no) difference. === Pronunciation === === Noun === same difference (idiomatic, slang) A distinction which makes no difference; a distinction which does not matter. [1990s] Synonym: distinction without a difference ==== Usage notes ==== Often used in a grammatically incomplete form, as a pro-sentence, meaning "That is a distinction which makes no significant difference." For example: ==== Related terms ==== ==== See also ====