be a different kettle of fish

a different kettle of fish

Any issue or matter that is entirely different in scope, description, or nature from that which was just being discussed. Steve: "So you like your first two roommates, but what about your third one?" Joe: "William? Oh, he's a different kettle of fish altogether." I suppose we could start looking at buying a house now that our baby is on the way, but that's an entirely different kettle of fish!

See also: different, fish, kettle, of

be a different kettle of fish

To be entirely different in scope or description from someone or something that was just being discussed. Steve: "So you like your first two roommates, but what about your third one?" Joe: "William? Oh, he's a different kettle of fish altogether." I suppose we could start looking at buying a house now that our baby is on the way, but that's an entirely different kettle of fish!

See also: different, fish, kettle, of

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a different kettle of fish

another kettle of fish

BRITISH

COMMON You say that something is a different kettle of fish or another kettle of fish to emphasize that it is completely unlike another thing that you are mentioning. Artistic integrity? Who needs it? Money? Now that's a completely different kettle of fish. Howard was a sweetheart. But Clarisse was another kettle of fish.

See also: different, fish, kettle, of

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

a different kettle of fish

a completely different matter or type of person from the one previously mentioned. informal

1993 Empire Meryl is the finest actress of her generation but Arnold is, er, a different kettle of fish.

See also: different, fish, kettle, of

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a different kettle of ˈfish

(informal) a person or thing that is completely different from somebody/something else previously mentioned: You may be able to read French well, but speaking it fluently is a different kettle of fish entirely.

A kettle in this idiom is a pan in which you can cook a whole fish.

See also: different, fish, kettle, of

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

a different kettle of fish
kettle
be another kettle of fish
another kettle of fish
be a whole other kettle of fish
another pair of shoes
another story
answer to the description (of)
answer to the description of
scope out

References in periodicals archive

The Palace boss said: "If I was to allow my true personality and emotions to take over, it would be a different kettle of fish.

Roy keeps calm to carry wins on

Tuohy said: "Wales will be a different kettle of fish, they've had a bit of a 'feeler' game against Italy.

Wales 'another level'

Now if he should offer Guisborough and Nunthorpe instead, well that would be a different kettle of fish, at least we could get on with building the East Middlesbrough Relief Road.

Where to draw line; Your say

"It will be a different kettle of fish and there will be different expectations."

Jenks' warning

But next Sunday I think is going to be a different kettle of fish.'

BRING ON ENGLAND!

"When confronted with burglars on your property in the middle of the night it might be a different kettle of fish for people who tell researchers they would do a Tony Martin.

I had my finger on the trigger - and it isn't that simple

词组	be a different kettle of fish
释义	be a different kettle of fish a different kettle of fish Any issue or matter that is entirely different in scope, description, or nature from that which was just being discussed. Steve: "So you like your first two roommates, but what about your third one?" Joe: "William? Oh, he's a different kettle of fish altogether." I suppose we could start looking at buying a house now that our baby is on the way, but that's an entirely different kettle of fish! See also: different, fish, kettle, of be a different kettle of fish To be entirely different in scope or description from someone or something that was just being discussed. Steve: "So you like your first two roommates, but what about your third one?" Joe: "William? Oh, he's a different kettle of fish altogether." I suppose we could start looking at buying a house now that our baby is on the way, but that's an entirely different kettle of fish! See also: different, fish, kettle, of Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a different kettle of fish or another kettle of fish BRITISH COMMON You say that something is a different kettle of fish or another kettle of fish to emphasize that it is completely unlike another thing that you are mentioning. Artistic integrity? Who needs it? Money? Now that's a completely different kettle of fish. Howard was a sweetheart. But Clarisse was another kettle of fish. See also: different, fish, kettle, of Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. a different kettle of fish a completely different matter or type of person from the one previously mentioned. informal 1993 Empire Meryl is the finest actress of her generation but Arnold is, er, a different kettle of fish. See also: different, fish, kettle, of Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary a different kettle of ˈfish (informal) a person or thing that is completely different from somebody/something else previously mentioned: You may be able to read French well, but speaking it fluently is a different kettle of fish entirely. A kettle in this idiom is a pan in which you can cook a whole fish. See also: different, fish, kettle, of Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: a different kettle of fish kettle be another kettle of fish another kettle of fish be a whole other kettle of fish another pair of shoes another story answer to the description (of) answer to the description of scope out References in periodicals archive The Palace boss said: "If I was to allow my true personality and emotions to take over, it would be a different kettle of fish. Roy keeps calm to carry wins on Tuohy said: "Wales will be a different kettle of fish, they've had a bit of a 'feeler' game against Italy. Wales 'another level' Now if he should offer Guisborough and Nunthorpe instead, well that would be a different kettle of fish, at least we could get on with building the East Middlesbrough Relief Road. Where to draw line; Your say "It will be a different kettle of fish and there will be different expectations." Jenks' warning But next Sunday I think is going to be a different kettle of fish.' BRING ON ENGLAND! "When confronted with burglars on your property in the middle of the night it might be a different kettle of fish for people who tell researchers they would do a Tony Martin. I had my finger on the trigger - and it isn't that simple
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