English · Idiom Candidate

six and two threes

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Meaning · English

Something that is equal or equivalent to something else

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

điều gì đó tương đương với điều gì khác

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Literally: a numerical equation

Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

The new policy is six and two threes, it's just a rewording of the old one

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “six and two threes” mean?

Something that is equal or equivalent to something else Literally: a numerical equation

Is “six and two threes” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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