another thing
idiom
—used to refer to something to express the idea that it is very different in nature from something else
Recognizing the problem is one thing, but finding a solution is another thing altogether/entirely.
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As a songwriter, that was another thing.
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
But actually keeping the party going once the action starts is another thing.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
But another thing fans are talking about is the elaborate set, including foliage that seemingly walked onto the field.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
And another thing that works – going back to my district, another thing that works is communication.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
But actually keeping the party going once the action starts is another thing.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
But another thing fans are talking about is the elaborate set, including foliage that seemingly walked onto the field.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
And another thing that works – going back to my district, another thing that works is communication.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for another thing
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“Another thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/another%20thing. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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