a horse of another colour
A completely different matter or situation.
a horse of another colour
A completely different matter or situation.
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Examples
"We thought the two projects were similar, but the second was a horse of another colour. Means: The second project was completely different."
"Repairing the old engine is one thing; replacing it is a horse of another colour. Means: Replacing it is a very different matter."
Mnemonic Trick
Picture a horse whose different color signals a different subject.
Cultural Context
A familiar British English expression; “color” is the usual American spelling in this phrase.
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