Six of one and half-a-dozen of the other meaning

What does the saying 'Six of one and half-a-dozen of the other' mean?

Idiom: Six of one and half-a-dozen of the other

Meaning:

This is an idiom used when there is little or no difference between two options.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Numbers | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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