another story

idiom

used to say that one thing is very different from another
She got good grades in math, but English was another story.

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Yet even in jurisdictions where access exists, participation is another story. Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 Getting more length out of that trio will be an ongoing process, but getting length out of Clay Holmes is another story. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025 Outdoor brick is up for plenty of environmental elements—water among them—but indoor brick is another story, once again, thanks to its protective sealant that can be worn away or damaged with the introduction of water. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 June 2025 The evening opened with a conversation between co-editors Dina Aronson and Dina Alvarez—both of whom also contributed essays—moderated by another story contributor, Julie Flakstad, founder of the Midlife Truth Project and co-host of the limited series podcast of the same name. Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for another story

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“Another story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/another%20story. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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