different proposition

Frequency: 6.79.0 per million words

Used to say that something is a completely separate and distinct matter.

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Examples (10)

  • Running the business was one thing. Getting it to make a profit was a different proposition altogether.
  • Dealing with theory is easy, but putting it into practice is a different proposition.
  • Winning the league at home is one thing, but winning it away is a different proposition.
  • While they are both challenging, climbing Everest is a different proposition from climbing Mont Blanc.
  • Managing a small team is straightforward; leading a multinational corporation is a different proposition.
  • Learning the rules of chess is simple, but becoming a grandmaster is a different proposition entirely.
  • You might think cooking for two is easy, but preparing a banquet for fifty is a different proposition.
  • Investing in established companies is relatively safe; investing in startups is a different proposition.
  • He found that living in a foreign country was a different proposition than just visiting as a tourist.
  • She thought the job would be similar, but she soon realized it was a different proposition altogether.