different animal

noun

: something different

The sport has changed. It's a very/completely different animal today.

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Recent Examples on the Web Unfortunately, different coronaviruses will likely require different animal models. —

Karen Kaplanscience And Medicine Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2023

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