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same, same, but different

phrase

Etymology

Originates in Southeast Asia, especially Thailand, where locals use it (in English) to describe things that are very similiar yet not identical, such as substitute goods in markets.

Definitions

  1. Almost the same, but with some differences.

    • I have pets too, but not nearly as many as you! Same, same but different!
    • So we are same same but different as they say in some parts of the world.

The neighborhood

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA