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what's the difference

idiom

(rhetorical question) The difference does not matter; so what?


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    get what's coming to one

    To experience the consequences of one's actions.

  2. 02

    make a difference

    To carry out an action, the result of which is a significant change, or an altered circumstance.

  3. 03

    make all the difference

    To be a crucial or deciding factor; to have a very significant effect (often a positive one).

  4. 04

    same difference

    A distinction which makes no difference; a distinction which does not matter.

  5. 05

    split the difference

    To choose an option or take a position roughly midway between two opposed alternatives; to compromise.

  6. 06

    what's cooking

    A greeting, similar to how are you?; what's happening?; what's up?; what's new?

  7. 07

    what's eating

    What is wrong with...? What is the problem with... (somebody)? Inquired regarding somebody who seems upset, worried, angry, etc.

  8. 08

    what's eating you

    What is annoying or bothering you?

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