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a different ball of wax

Something completely dissimilar. It's one thing to babysit your friends' kids from time to time, but having your own children is a completely different ball of wax. I know you think you're some hotshot just because you worked in television once, but working on a film is a different ball of wax. A: "I've been here 10 years already, so I don't think becoming a manager will be a big transition." B: "Are you serious? No, managing employees is a different ball of wax altogether."
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