Example: Réussir ce projet complexe, c'est une autre paire de manches.
Definition
"C'est une autre paire de manches" is a French expression meaning that something is a completely different matter or a much more difficult task to accomplish, often implying a challenge that requires more effort or skill than previously expected.
Translations
That's a different matter
Eso es otro cantar
Dat is andere koek
Això és una altra història
Das ist eine andere Geschichte
Etymology
The phrase "C'est une autre paire de manches" literally translates to 'It's another pair of sleeves.' It originates from tailoring, where a new pair of sleeves represented a different or additional task. Over time, it came to metaphorically describe a situation that is significantly different or more challenging.
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That's a different matter