どんぐりの背比べ (どんぐりのせいくらべ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
1
expression, noun
much of a muchness; all alike; no significant difference
idiomatic expression
Idiomatic expression comparing people or things that are equally mediocre or unremarkable; literally 'height comparison among acorns'.
の
政
策
は
どんぐりの
背
比
べ
で
、
どれ
を
選
ん
で
も
大
差
ない
。
The candidates' policies are all more or less the same; it doesn't make much difference which one you choose.
2
expression, noun
pointless competition; pissing contest
idiomatic expression
Used when two equally unimpressive parties compete, implying the competition itself is meaningless.
