same same, but different

Said of two things that are similar to some degree but are not actually the same. Primarily heard in Southeast Asia, especially Thailand. A: "Excuse me, do you have this kind of cell phone battery?" B: "Sure thing, here you go." A: "That's not really what I need." B: "Sure it is, same same, but different!" Hey, I might not make as much money as you, but we're both businessmen. Same same, but different! A: "That's not exactly what I'm looking for." B: "Same same, but different. It'll still look great on you!"