Meaning of the word "it's six of one and half a dozen of the other" in English

What does "it's six of one and half a dozen of the other" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

it's six of one and half a dozen of the other

US /ɪts sɪks əv wʌn ənd hæf ə dʌzən əv ði ˈʌðər/
UK /ɪts sɪks əv wʌn ənd hæf ə dʌzən əv ði ˈʌðər/
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Idiom

1.

used to say that two things are equally good or bad, or that it does not matter which one of two things is chosen

Example:
Whether we leave now or later, it's six of one and half a dozen of the other; we'll still hit traffic.
You can choose the red one or the blue one, it's six of one and half a dozen of the other.
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