Belgium· medium· informal
chou vert et vert chou
“green cabbage and cabbage green”
Meaning
Two things presented as different but actually the same
Explanation
A Belgian way of saying it's much of a muchness. Just flipping the word order to show there's no real difference.
Example
Qu'on l'appelle plan B ou solution alternative, c'est chou vert et vert chou.
Whether you call it plan B or an alternative solution, it comes down to the same thing.
Origin
Origin uncertain.
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