Same/the same

At the moment, I'm unable to come up with an example in which "the" is not used. (Maybe later)

We don't use it with "sim

So, when do we use "the same" if we can't say or write it in the sentences you've mentioned?

Jackie

I'm trying to say that I believe "the same" is always used.

same
the same

When should we use them?

same - never
the same - always

CJ

Hi,
We always say the same.

However, I can think of at least two idiomatic expressions which do not include the definite article before same:
same old, same old and same difference.

Regards

follow you

Hi, Regards,

Would you please try to put these expressions in a sentence? (I think I fell into the same trap.)

The only exceptions I can think of involve substituting a demonstrative adjective for "the."
I'm hearing that same rattling sound again!

AvangiHi, Regards,Would you please try to put these expressions in a sentence?

Hi,
I am not sure what you ask me to do, Avangi. Well, you know—these are merely expressions.

‘How is it going?’ ‘Same old, same old.’

‘This sentence has two errors.’
‘No, actually it has three errors, especially considering it is a run-on sentence.’
‘S

Thanks for your reply, Regards.
I realized too late that these fragments were not intended to be used in a sentence, but were casual conversational responses.

I had been through a similar exercise myself in which fragments beginning with "same" popped into my head.
But when I tried to put them in a sentence, the article was necessary.

Thank you for help

Jackie