What does it mean when someone says "Six of one, half dozen of another and pick 'em?"?

I've always been curious as to where that phrase came from.

Fred S2011-01-11T15:46:05Z

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It means it doesn't make any difference which option you choose. They're both the same. So make your choice, already.

Anonymous2011-01-11T23:46:42Z

I'm not sure where it came from but you do get it means the same thing just represented or achieved through different ways.

6= 1/2 dozen...

?2011-01-18T22:22:10Z

Used to compare two things that are the same.

6 is the same as half a dozen.

So it makes no difference which you choose, they are the same.
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