"all one" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} all one (uncountable)
  1. A matter of indifference; a matter having no importance or consequence. Tags: uncountable Related terms: all the same, of a piece, same difference
    Sense id: en-all_one-en-noun-iRbGRXfJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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