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another matter

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A matter entirely different from the one being discussed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Education is another matter, we're talking about the impact on the economy here.
  • There's no point in bringing Callum into this, his situation is another matter entirely.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: another thing, different world

Antonyms: none provided

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Translations

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  • Chinese Mandarin: 另一回事 (lìngyīhuíshì) — Translations