different animal
noun
: something different
The sport has changed. It's a very/completely different animal today.
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And then playing in the playoffs is a completely different animal.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 June 2024
Leopard is Seal Don’t be confused by this subheading — a leopard is definitely a different animal to a seal.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2024
The thorny issue of tiles Starship, however, is a different animal.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 4 June 2024
The zoo is large — 190 acres with several different animal habitats to see.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 June 2024
Leopard is Seal Don’t be confused by this subheading — a leopard is definitely a different animal to a seal.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2024
The thorny issue of tiles Starship, however, is a different animal.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 4 June 2024
The zoo is large — 190 acres with several different animal habitats to see.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for different animal
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“Different animal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/different%20animal. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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