Meaning of the word "a horse of a different color" in English

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a horse of a different color

US /ə hɔrs əv ə ˈdɪfərənt ˈkʌlər/
UK /ə hɔrs əv ə ˈdɪfərənt ˈkʌlər/
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Idiom

1.

a matter or topic that is entirely separate or different from the one being discussed

Example:
Talking about our budget is one thing, but discussing a new expansion is a horse of a different color.
I agree with you on that point, but his personal life is a horse of a different color.
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