a space is a spade
A stupid phrase someone uses to say two things are kind of like each other but also not, and it’s pointless.
My friend said my breakfast was a space is a spade. It was just toast. And it didn’t have a secret life.
My mom said my brother’s job was a space is a spade. It’s just a job. He doesn’t need to be a planet.
I said my new phone was a space is a spade. It’s just a phone. It doesn’t need to be a spade.