otro rollo
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otro rollo
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (idiom) (another matter) (Mexico) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in Spain
a. a whole other ball game (colloquial) (idiom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Hay algunos lugares exóticos en Europa, pero Asia es otro rollo.There are some exotic spots in Europe, but Asia is a whole other ball game.
b. on a whole other level (colloquial) (idiom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Pescar truchas en el río es divertido, pero pescar atunes en mar abierto es otro rollo.Fishing for trout in the river is good fun, but fishing for tuna out at sea is on a whole other level.
c. a different story (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Estudiar interpretación está bien, pero actuar como profesional ante un público es otro rollo.Studying acting is good, but performing as a professional in front of an audience is a different story.
d. a different kettle of fish (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
La fruta del supermercado está buena, pero la orgánica que venden en la frutería es otro rollo.The fruit from the supermarket is fine, but the organic fruit from the fruit shop is a different kettle of fish.
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