| 释义 |
something else again something else againA completely different situation or set of circumstances. Used to emphasize that the reality of something is more extreme than some other, more acceptable condition or situation. Taking a day or two off to deal with the situation is one thing, but being gone from work for nearly a month is something else again. I'm beyond disappointed—I'm completely dumbfounded! I mean, being caught drinking a couple beers or smoking a little pot is pretty on par for a kid your age, but dealing hardcore drugs out of your locker is something else again.See also: again, else, somethingsomething else againA different case entirely, as in If he'd called to cancel, we wouldn't mind, but not showing up, that's something else again . [Mid-1800s] See also: again, else, something |