different breed of cat
Something entirely different; a whole other thing or matter.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That new machine is a different breed of cat.”
“I thought the new project would be easy, but it is a different breed of cat entirely.”
“While the previous manager relied on traditional methods, the new director is a different breed of cat, favoring radical innovation over established protocol.”
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bell the cat
To undertake a dangerous action in the service of a group.
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born and bred
Showing characteristics of birth and upbringing, especially in relation to a particular location.
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breed in the bone
To establish or ingrain firmly within someone's nature.
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built different
Able to do things which others cannot; extremely talented or unusual.
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cat and dog life
An unhappy married life marked by arguments and disagreements.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
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cat in the meal-tub
Something concealed; a hidden danger.
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cat piss
Any beverage of low quality.
Last updated August 10, 2026