Idiom for choosing between two generally alike things that are dissimilar in their details

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I am confused because I don't seem to find the right idiom, for example:

I have to choose between two things that are generally alike but dissimilar with respect to details.

I have to choose between two scientists (they are alike as they are both scientists) that worked on 2 different topics (thus making them dissimilar).

Which idiom do I use? What I am looking for is an idiom that is the exact opposite of "between the devil and the deep sea."

It was on the tip of my tongue. Please help.

Related: Is there a word to describe indecisiveness between two things? and What is a word/idiom for 'unable to decide'?. "To be torn between two things" is the option I like the best. — Yay, Feb 23 '16 at 14:34
The metaphor depends on whether or not their attributes are similar in all the important matters, but differ in inconsequential or unanticipated ways, or if the differences merit distinction. — Phil Sweet, Feb 23 '16 at 14:49

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 23 '16 at 14:29

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What I am looking for is an idiom that is the exact opposite of "between the devil and the deep sea."

That means, you are spoilt for choices

to be unable to choose because there are so many possible good choices

[Cambridge Dictionaries Online]

answered Feb 23 '16 at 14:29

BiscuitBoy

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Good one! The version I know/use is spoilt for choice. – Dan Feb 23 '16 at 14:38
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or an embarrassment of riches – TimR Feb 23 '16 at 14:56

Idiom for choosing between two generally alike things that are dissimilar in their details

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