different matter

Examples (10)

• I don't mind lizards, but snakes are a different matter.
• Solving the problem in theory is one thing, but implementing it is a different matter.
• Getting into the team was hard, but staying in it proved to be a different matter entirely.
• Explaining it to adults is easy; explaining it to children is a different matter.
• He can joke about his own mistakes, but criticism from others is a different matter.
• Learning the rules is simple, applying them correctly is a different matter.
• They agreed on the general idea, but the specifics were a different matter.
• Owning a pet is fun, but being responsible for its care is a different matter.
• Knowing what to do is one thing, actually doing it is a different matter.
• Talking about change is easy; making it happen is a different matter.