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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The scenery and costumes are sumptuous, but the script is another thing.
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Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The Horned Frogs had another thing in mind, though, as they were fazed by the screaming crowd of over 50,000, which included the likes of Randy Moss, Michael Jordan, Roy Williams, Lawrence Taylor and many more.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Because that’s another thing with Hugh.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
That's another thing that happens.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The Horned Frogs had another thing in mind, though, as they were fazed by the screaming crowd of over 50,000, which included the likes of Randy Moss, Michael Jordan, Roy Williams, Lawrence Taylor and many more.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Because that’s another thing with Hugh.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
That's another thing that happens.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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 10 Sep. 2025.
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