Horse of a different color meaning
What does the saying 'Horse of a different color' mean?
Idiom: Horse of a different color
Meaning:
If something is a horse of a different color, it's a different matter or separate issue altogether.
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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