horse of a different color

1. A different matter entirely: “You might be able to convince Devin's father, but as for his mother, that's a horse of a different color.”

Example Sentences

But to filibuster Feinstein’s replacement on the Judiciary Committee would be a horse of a different color than filibustering a temporary swap, and Senate Republican leaders were already throwing cold water on the idea by mid-Friday.

From Slate

It’s a horse of a different color, but enjoyably, kinkily so.

From Los Angeles Times

But a first grader is a horse of a different color.

From Slate

“Black Beauty” is a horse of a different color in a contemporary update of Anna Sewell’s equine-centric 19th century novel.

From Los Angeles Times

And if what you are really after is having more children, that is a horse of a different color.

From Slate