by the same token

Related to word: same

Idiom

Definition

  1. C2

    used to indicate that a statement is true for the same reasons as a previous statement.

    • She didn't like this shirt, and by the same token, she won't like that skirt.

    • I don't think it's likely that the budget will be increased, and by the same token, I don't think it's likely to be decreased either.

    • We can't be too harsh on him, and by the same token, we shouldn't be too lenient either.