how the other half lives

A phrase used to describe the working conditions of the lower class, often involving tiresome labor, menial tasks, and/or generally bullshit jobs.

Example 1:
Friend: My parents want me to get a job or else they will kick me out of house, but it's totally stupid because they're rich and don't need any rent money.
You: Have you considered that maybe they just want you see how the other half lives, or maybe they think that 26 is way too fucking old to be mooching off senior citizens, you entitlement douche?
Friend: Hey fuck you man!

Example 2:
Friend: I thought going into the armed services as an officer would be way better than going in enlisted, but yesterday I spent the entire night standing guard over my platoon's weapons as they all slept.
You: It is possible that your superiors just want you to see how the other half lives.
Friend: Perhaps, but it still sucks ass.

how the other half lives by Philosofree August 4, 2014

Six of one half dozen of the other 

Used to compare two things that are the same.

Half/Half
50/50

If I go left or right i'll turn up at the same place in the end. It's six of one half dozen of the other.

Six of one half dozen of the other by David October 1, 2004

six of one, half dozen of the other

A situation which could go either way. Maybe good or bad. 50/50. See: the English phrase rice and chips.

It was six of one, half dozen of the other, so what could I do?

six of one, half dozen of the other by Dash2 June 5, 2010

Six of one half dozen of the other 

six and six

yah i'll have six of one half dozen of the other of those eggs.

Six of one half dozen of the other by i prefer jelly July 12, 2003

six of one, half a dozen of the other

something corporate douchebags say instead of "the same"

"Jeff, which chair do you like better?"

"They're six of one, half a dozen of the other"

"...?"

six of one, half a dozen of the other by ajax6719 June 17, 2012