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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“Different animal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/different%20animal. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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