be one thing
Definitions
To be ordinary or acceptable; often used with "be another thing" to contrast two different ideas, situations, or actions.
Examples
“Talking is one thing; actually taking action is another.”
“It might be one thing if Congress clearly ordained this strange result⟳. But it did not. The relevant statute, the presumption of judicial review⟳, and our precedent all point⟳ toward allowing, not forbidding, inventors their day in court.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
See also
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