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same same but different 

Used a lot in Thailand, especially in an attempts to sell something but can mean just about anything depending on what the user is trying to achieve.
Q "Is this a real rolex?"
A " Yes Sir, same same but different"
same same but different by Kiwicito September 12, 2004

Same-Same-But-Different Singapore Math 

When the methodology and pedagogy used in Singapore math textbooks and supplementary titles (foreign and local editions) at the same grade are believed or perceived to be equivalent, yet the level of difficulty of the brain-unfriendly questions in both editions differs significantly—the tailor-made overseas editions are often one or two grades lower than the local one.
US math educators need to take note of the same-same-but-different Singapore math titles to temper their expectations of their students’ mathematical proficiency compared to that of their Singaporean counterparts.

same same but different 

Pertaining to the nature of lady-boys in Thailand.
When the two breasts look same-same like a woman's but the dong is still there.
Bob: I was grinding with a girl and I think I felt a lump.
Jack: Same same but different.

same same but different 

Title of the amazing song featured in the 2008 Bollywood film "Bombay to Bangkok".
Also used to describe subtle nuances.
Ally: Is it just me, or does this room stink like mildew too?
Lauren: It's same same but different!
Lauren and Ally: We are same same but different, we are same same but different.
The Boys: (jealous silence)
same same but different by Amacdo February 22, 2009

Same same but different 

Have all the same features... but something that shocks you and you wanna be involved with!
Dr Pete: Yo reggie is that the new iPhone?

Alex: Nah braaaah, cooking on the new Samsung note 8. It's same same but different

Dr Pete: Truuuuuuu

on the same page, but in different books! 

when you know that everything is good with someone/something, but there is still this thing!
said when you are in a situation where you know that something is missing or wrong, but cant quite point out what it is.
John: she said that she knew she loves me, but that there was something missing.
Chris: dude, apparently you guys are "on the same page, but in different books!"
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briefcake 

"Did you check out the briefcake in courtroom C?"
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Ratfucker by Ricky Ramjet November 2, 2017
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
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Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
Word of the Day on October 31, 2026
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