Idiom: one and the same
Meaning
Idiom: one and the same
- used to emphasize two things or people are actually the same
Example sentences
— FaceTime and Skype are practically one and the same except you don’t need an Apple device to use Skype.
— These two brands are one and the same but this one is a lot less expensive.
— Yes, I can highly recommend someone to handle your accounting. In fact, you already know him since my brother and my accountant are actually one and the same.
— A: This is your coach? B: Yes, my father and coach are one and the same!
— The company's designer and CEO are one and the same.
— John and I finally parted ways. I had a difficult time representing him as a client since our interests were not one and the same.
— You're twins? Oh my goodness, I thought you were one and the same!
— They told me these brands were one and the same but after trying both I can confidently say the other one is far better.
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