Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tweedledum-and-tweedledee

noun

/ˈtwiːdəldʌm ənd ˈtwiːdəldiː/

Definition

Tweedledum and Tweedledee refer to two characters from Lewis Carroll’s ‘Through the Looking-Glass,’ representing two very similar people or things.

Examples

In the argument between the two candidates, it felt like a case of tweedledum and tweedledee; neither had a unique viewpoint.
Choosing between those two brands of chocolate is just tweedledum and tweedledee; they’re both equally good.

Meaning

The phrase is often used to describe a situation where two choices or individuals are so alike that they are indistinguishable, suggesting a lack of real difference.