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a horse of a different color

/ə hɔrs əv ə ˈdɪfərənt ˈkʌlər/

Example:

Talking about our budget is one thing, but discussing a new expansion is a horse of a different color.

the elephant in the room

/ðɪ ˈɛlɪfənt ɪn ðə ruːm/

Example:

Everyone knew about the company's financial troubles, but no one dared to address the elephant in the room.

a different kettle of fish

/ə ˈdɪf.rənt ˈket̬.əl əv fɪʃ/

Example:

I thought I could handle the new project, but it turned out to be a different kettle of fish.

cut both ways

/kʌt boʊθ weɪz/

Example:

While working from home offers flexibility, it can cut both ways by blurring the lines between work and personal life.

devil's advocate

/ˈdɛv.əlz ˈæd.və.kət/

Example:

I'm just playing devil's advocate to make sure we've considered all angles.

it makes no odds

/ɪt meɪks noʊ ɑːdz/

Example:

It makes no odds whether you come or not, the decision has already been made.

on everyone's lips

/ɒn ˈɛvriwʌnz lɪps/

Example:

The new scandal was on everyone's lips.
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