You’ve heard the phrase “same same but different” and don’t know what that means? We’ll tell you what’s behind it and how you use it.
That means same same but different: the same only different, similar and yet different
The expression “same same but different” comes from the English and means something like “just as different” or “similar and yet different”. The phrase is often used to describe plagiarism or products that are fake. “Same same but different” roughly expresses what is meant by “just off the mark is also over”.
“Same same but different” is not to be confused with “same”.
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Origin of same same but different
The phrase “same same but different” originally applied only to counterfeit clothing and other products that closely resemble the original but are copies. Especially in Southeast Asia, especially Thailand, this idiom is common as a catchphrase, where it has another meaning. “Same same but different” also refers to men who dress like women.
So you use same same but different
You can use the phrase “same same but different” yourself when two things are similar to some degree but are not actually the same. Although the idiom comes from the world of fake products, it can also be applied to other contexts. If you are comparing two things that agree in many ways, but not completely, you can comment or highlight this with “same same but different”.
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