What does six of one, half a dozen of the other mean?
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six of one, half a dozen of the otherproverb
The two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent; it doesn't matter which one we choose.
six of one, half a dozen of the otherproverb
Equally involved; equally responsible
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of six of one, half a dozen of the other in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of six of one, half a dozen of the other in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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