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six of one and half-a-dozen of the other

[six of one and half-a-dozen of the other] {n. phr.} Two things the same; not a real choice; no difference. * /Which coat do you like better, the brown or […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

dime a dozen

[dime a dozen] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Easy to get and so of little value; being an everyday thing because there are many of them; common. * /Mr. Jones gives A's […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

daily dozen

[daily dozen] {n.}, {informal} Gymnastic exercises; especially, several different exercises done daily. * /The boys did their daily dozen early each morning./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

baker's dozen

[baker's dozen] {n.}, {informal} Thirteen. * /"How many of the jelly doughnuts, Sir? " the salesclerk asked. "Oh, make it a baker's dozen."/ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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