another thing/matter/story

noun

: something that does not automatically follow from the previous stated fact
I'm willing to help you, but if you're asking for money, that's another thing/matter/story.

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There’s another thing to consider about these workers in health care, child care, hospitality or retail. Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 4 May 2023 But here’s another thing that’s in the news, and that’s very controversial. Fortune Editors, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2023

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“Another thing/matter/story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/another%20thing%2Fmatter%2Fstory. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.

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