all one

adjective

: of such a nature that no one possible outcome or course of events is more desirable than another
it is all one to me what he does

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of all one was before the 12th century

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“All one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20one. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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