be another matter/thing

Definition

› to be a different situation that is likely to be judged differently: Cars are useful, but their impact on the environment is another matter altogether.Being and appearing different › to be very different and likely to involve more problems or difficulties: Wanting to help the homeless is one thing, finding cheap secure accommodation for them is quite another (thing).Being and appearing differentComplicated and difficult to doDifficult to understand

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