be another matter

be another matter

To be a separate and very different situation, topic, idea, etc., that has a whole other set of difficulties or problems to consider or contend with. It's all well and good wanting to help your fellow man, but inviting strangers off the street to come live with us is another matter entirely!
See also: another, matter
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be another/a different ˈmatter

be very different: I know which area they live in, but whether I can find their house is a different matter altogether.
See also: another, different, matter
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See also:
  • be another thing
  • be another/a different matter
  • reassign
  • reassign to
  • reassign to (something)
  • tough row to hoe
  • a long row to hoe
  • a tough row to hoe
  • hoe
  • a hard row to hoe