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另当别论
lìng​dāng​bié​lùn

to be a different matter

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 另 lìng adverb
    separately
    separately; in addition; besides; usually used before a one-syllable verb to show an action is done in a different way or by someone else
  2. 当 當 dāng adverb
    should
    Ought to; should
  3. 别论 別論 bié​lùn
    treat differently
    to treat or discuss as a separate matter; to consider as an exception