Suppose I have some problem when someone takes an action ‘X’ on me which I find highly offensive and which makes me feel bad but it may/may not effect other individuals if used on them. A friend of mine has a bad habit of claiming that ‘X’ is not something to get mad at and he says that action ‘X’ does not have any effect on him and also he considers individuals who find ‘X’ offensive to be stupid.
The idea which I want to convey to him is:
Different people like/dislike different things.
But I need a colloquial saying (metaphorical maybe) or natural expression to use while having a conversation with him.
Do any popular saying exist that would get this idea across? If you have any self-made expression, I would deeply appreciate it if you could share it.
asked Nov 8, 2015 at 15:39
Jony AgarwalJony Agarwal
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Consider,
to each their own
one has a right to one’s personal preferences AHD
answered Nov 8, 2015 at 17:20
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There’s the proverb different strokes for different folks.
Citing Oxford:
Different things appeal to different people.
answered Nov 8, 2015 at 18:22
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Consider «One man’s meat is another man’s poison».
From The Free Dictionary:
Something that one person likes may be distasteful to someone else.
Fred: What do you mean you don’t like French fries? They’re the best
food in the world!
Alan: One man’s meat is another man’s poison.Jill: I don’t understand why Don doesn’t like to read science fiction.
It’s the most interesting thing to read.
Jane: One man’s meat is another man’s poison.
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answered Nov 9, 2015 at 0:23
March HoMarch Ho
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I would suggest One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
answered Nov 8, 2015 at 22:45
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In the UK, a very popular proverb for what you describe is horses for courses. From Wiktionary:
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(chiefly Britain, idiomatic) Different people are suited for different jobs or situations; what is fitting in one case may not be fitting in another.
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(chiefly Britain, idiomatic) The practice of choosing the best person for a particular job, the best response for a situation, or the best means to achieve a specific end.
From that same source, also consider it takes all kinds to make a world.
answered Nov 9, 2015 at 12:35
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A common one that younger folks will recognise is
You do you
Which could be expanded to
You do what you feel is best for your situation*
answered Nov 9, 2015 at 17:02
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If you want to sound all educated, you could say
de gustibus non est disputandum
which is Latin for «There is no arguing about taste.» (Or, perhaps more idiomatically, «There is no accounting for taste.»)
It’s generally used when there is a matter of personal preference being discussed to point out that no amount of debate or argument is going to change one person’s stance on the matter; for example, you can’t talk someone out of liking chocolate.
answered Nov 9, 2015 at 19:44
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I sometimes (ab)use «beauty is in the eye of the beholder», by replacing beauty with e.g. annoyance, bad taste. The idea being that such assessments are subjective, and vary depending on the person.
answered Nov 8, 2015 at 19:28
This one is more for people liking different things, rather than disliking things, but it might be useful:
Whatever floats your boat
Definition from Wiktionary:
Pronoun whatever floats your boat: (idiomatic) What makes you happy; what stimulates you.
Interjection whatever floats your boat: (idiomatic) Do whatever makes you happy or stimulates you.
There are other variations on this theme that I have heard, including «whatever trips your trigger».
answered Nov 10, 2015 at 1:26
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In Norway, there’s a saying that goes ‘The taste is like the butt — it’s divided’ (Not a perfect translation, but you get the idea)
answered Nov 9, 2015 at 20:28
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The problem here is that your meaning doesn’t terribly match your goal—i.e., to convey something to your friend to get him to stop. All the answers along the lines «different strokes» suggest that taste is trivial. But that supports your friend’s line of thinking. Without judging who is right on this matter, I can say what you need is to convey the idea that if it hurts you he shouldn’t be callous. To that end perhaps you should tell him «Don’t pour salt on people just because you don’t have any wounds.»
answered Nov 9, 2015 at 22:03
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Everyone sees the world in his own way
Example: The sense of humor is a special, personal vision of the world. Everyone sees the world in his own way and laughs in his own way. The humor has the nationality. Each nation possesses the characteristic sense of humor, which is not clear to a foreigner.
answered Nov 8, 2015 at 16:01
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The idiom «to each his own» describes it best. Each person has different likes and dislikes is another way to express it or «one man’s garbage is another man’s art».
answered Nov 9, 2015 at 1:47
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One man’s sip is another man’s chug.
This may be overly goofy, but I’m a fan of silly sayings… It’s actually, as far as I know, a quote from a Garfield comic strip. Which probably does not help its case. 
answered Nov 8, 2015 at 20:26
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You could consider using:
People (only) see what they want (to see).
It is a broadly used idiom to express that people see things based on their own preferences and different people have different preferences.
There are more of its different versions and the following one is popular.
People (only) hear what they want (to hear).
answered Nov 8, 2015 at 16:58
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I have often heard: «Communication is what I hear, not what you say.» In this case, the person is «communicating» with you by foisting their preferences and views upon you unwantedly.
You could try the Aesop saying: «One bad turn deserves another» and see how he feels about it.
answered Nov 10, 2015 at 3:02
In Italy the mainstream saying about this is
Tastes are tastes.
(I gusti sono gusti.)
answered Nov 10, 2015 at 14:59
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There’s already plenty of suggestions, but since this one isn’t listed yet:
People don’t all march to the same drummer.
answered Nov 10, 2015 at 22:34
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I find it amazing that no one has yet mention the ancient and honorable, YMMV (your mileage might vary). Been used on the ‘net since forever.
An example of it being used and defined is at http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/YMMV/HomePage
answered Nov 11, 2015 at 7:37
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Note: I realize my answer is more philosophical than merely being a «how to say X in English» answer, so if that is a problem, down-vote away or flag for deletion as your conscience requires. However, I think a philosophical answer will be more useful to the OP than just to provide a phrase exactly in the form asked.
I have two ideas for you.
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You could say «To the pure, all things are pure», then add my own corollary, «but to the corrupt, pure things are detestable.»
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Another thing you can say is «By what standard do you demand I subscribe to your beliefs and values, while rejecting any compulsion that my beliefs and values have on you?»
To elaborate on the reasoning behind that:
Being offended at offense is inherently self-contradictory.
All people have standards for the behavior they expect from others and like to think that they expect from themselves, so to denounce standards merely for being standards, is in fact where the stupidity lies.
To call your standards stupid, in accordance with his standards, is simply to set one standard over another without good cause!
A truly intelligent, wise, and enlightened person will be able to discuss the presuppositions behind his beliefs which lead him to decide that your preferences are stupid, while his are honorable and reasonable.
answered Nov 10, 2015 at 20:21
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The most natural expression for this that I’ve seen so far is:
Different people like/dislike different things.
Really. Just say that.
Though, if you don’t mind a little brashness, you could reply to «well I think it’s perfectly fine» with:
Good for you.
…accompanied by a little glare. I’m not kidding!
answered Nov 10, 2015 at 21:28
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Other words for LIKE and why you need to use them.
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other words for like in english
The word LIKE is a very popular word in the English language.
We use LIKE as an adjective, a verb and even a noun.
The only bad thing about the verb LIKE is that we use it way too often.
Some students may wonder whether we have any other words for LIKE in English?
In fact, there are many, many ways to say instead of LIKE. So here are some English words and phrases that you can use as alternatives to I LIKE.
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We use I LIKE to express our feeling about somebody or something. For example:
I like ice cream.
I like Mathew.
Of course, we could add various English adverbs to give more meaning to it. For example:
I really like ice cream.
I really like Mathew.
I genuinely like Mathew.
I totally like her.
But it can be a little boring to always use the same words or expressions so here are some suitable alternative words you can use instead of LIKE.
Other Ways to Say I like it in English
I love
Love indicates something a bit stronger than “like”.
Example:
👱♂️ Would you like a cup of tea?
👩 I would love a cup of tea.
I am fond of
Fond of indicates a strong liking for someone or something but not as strong as “love”.
Example:
Kathy is very fond of her Aunt Jane, she always looks forward to her visits.
I adore
Like ‘love’, ‘adore’ always gives a deeper meaning than ‘like’.
Example:
James adores his new job. He has always wanted to work in the city and this gives him the chance to do that.
I am partial to
A very British English expression. To be partial to something means you prefer it over some other choice.
Example:
Daniel was always partial to homemade cakes. He enjoyed the cakes in the local bakery but a homemade cake was his favourite every time.
Some more informal ways of saying LIKE include the following:
to dig something
This is a very 1960’s or 1970’s expression. People used to ‘dig’ the new music by The Beatles. So this is really something related to the hippy years.
Example:
I dig your outfit.
I am into
Very informal and almost slang expression. This is used frequently to tell someone what you like.
Example:
The teacher asked Kevin what music he liked, ‘I am really into U2, they get it right every time.
I cannot get enough
Again more informal meaning you just want more of what you like.
Example:
👨🦳 Do you like that new brand of coffee?
👱♀️ Oh yes, certainly, I just cannot get enough of it!
Or as Depeche Mode sing I just can’t get enough
Other Words for Like in English
So here are the words we can use instead of LIKE, let’s go through them one more time:
- I love
- I am fond of
- I adore
- I am partial to
- I dig
- I am into
- I cannot get enough
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Разные люди любят делать разные вещи, у разных людей — разные хобби. Мой брат любит коллекционировать почтовые марки. У него очень хорошая коллекция марок, и он гордится ею. Его марки могут рассказать о разных людях и странах. Мой брат говорит, что его хобби пользуется популярностью у людей всех возрастов. Коллекционирование марок — легкое и интересное занятие. Оно доставляет истинное наслаждение. Вы начинаете узнавать множество интересных фактов из истории и о знаменитых людях, когда начинаете коллекционировать марки. Сначала люди собирают все марки. Но вскоре они начинают собирать определенные коллекции. Иногда они специализируются на марках на какую-то одну тему, например: птицы, животные, цветы и спорт. Птицы или спорт — ваша тема. Такое коллекционирование марок называется тематическим. Коллекция моего брата тематическая. Его темой являются рыбы.
Моя лучшая подруга Нелли тоже коллекционер. Она любит коллекционировать значки. Ее коллекция тематическая. Ее темой является спорт. Она вешает свои значки на стене. Когда вы зайдете в ее комнату, вы их увидите.
Мой дедушка коллекционировал монеты, когда он был мальчиком. Некоторые люди коллекционируют куклы. Мой дядя делает это. Когда он путешествует, он всегда привозит домой куклы из разных стран. Некоторые люди коллекционируют картины, чашки, игрушки, игрушечных солдатиков, книги, карандаши и многое другое. Но коллекционирование предметов является не единственным хобби для людей. Некоторые люди любят путешествовать или заниматься садоводством. Многие мальчики и девочки любят спорт и это их хобби. Моя тетя любит заниматься фотографией, а моя мама любит музыку. Еслиувасестьхобби, токакое?
There are many different hobbies. People can collect different things. They can collect stamps, badges, coins, dolls, pictures, cups, toys, toy soldiers, books, pencils and many other things. Some people are fond of travelling and gardening. Very many boys and girls are fond of sports.
When you’re looking for a word to describe something that is similar but different, you might not be too sure of the right one to use. This article will look into the best synonyms for such a case, so you’ll have an easier time figuring them out in the future.
Which Words Can Describe Something That Is Similar But Different?
There are some good words to describe something similar but not the same. Some of the best include:
- Tantamount
- Similar
- Akin
- Related
- Virtual
The preferred version is “tantamount” because it offers the closest meaning to what we’re looking for with the description. When you want to talk about something that is not quite the same thing but similar enough, “tantamount” is usually the answer.
Tantamount
Let’s start with “tantamount,” which is by far the best choice on this list for talking about two or more things that are almost identical but differ in certain ways.
“Tantamount” is the word we use when we want to talk about two things being almost identical. However, there is a crucial difference between the things, which notably comes down to a negative quality.
The definition of “tantamount,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “being almost the same or having the same effect as something, usually something bad.”
“Tantamount” is ideal when talking about things that don’t quite work in the same way, even if that was their intention. Sometimes, people won’t realize that something they’ve done or created is tantamount to another thing, and it’ll take another pair of eyes to point this out.
We typically use the preposition “to” after “tantamount,” which shows that two or more things are similar to each other. “Tantamount to” is the most common grammatical structure that you’ll come across.
“Tantamount” works best in negative situations, and you can see that in the following ways:
- Your obedience is tantamount to us finding where you hid your treasures all those years ago.
- This idea is tantamount to bringing forth the destruction of everything that I’ve worked for.
- Your idiocy is tantamount to what happened in those darker times of history. The times that everyone wished they could forget.
- This error is tantamount to everything that we pushed aside to pave the way for the new world.
While sometimes describing a phrase with itself isn’t ideal, in this case, “similar” is a great word to use. Similar things are, by nature, different in some way to their partners, which is why it belongs on this list.
“Similar” means that two things are not quite the same, and there is usually a subtle difference. That subtle difference is notable, and it’s not something that you can miss, even if most people choose to overlook it.
The definition of “similar,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “looking or being almost, but not exactly, the same.”
When we’re talking about things that are similar or have similarities, we often try to look at how close they are to each other. We don’t want to focus too much on what makes them different because that isn’t the same.
Instead, it helps to look at what brings them together. It allows us to use “similar” in a more positive sense than “tantamount,” which is ideal when the context of the sentence calls for something a little less harsh.
“Similar” is a great choice, especially when thinking about situations that aren’t strictly negative in some way. These examples demonstrate its usage:
- Our theories are far too similar. You have to change yours before there’s too vast of a conflict in our findings.
- These ideas are similar in theory, but they’re completely opposite to each other in practice.
- We’ve come up with something similar to what’s already in motion. All this will do is streamline our processes.
- You think these two things are similar, but I don’t see any similarities that are worth noting!
Akin
“Akin” is a great word that’s similar to what we’re looking for here. It’s not as common anymore, but it’s still used when it counts.
We can use “akin” in the same way as “similar.” It means that two or more things have much of the same qualities, even if they’re not completely identical. We use “akin” to compare two things, especially to do with ideas or thoughts about certain qualities in life.
The definition of “akin,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “having some of the same qualities.”
When talking about different but similar things, “akin” is up there with some of the best choices. The only reason we didn’t place it higher is that it’s an old-fashioned word that rarely sees common usage today.
In fact, most native speakers try to avoid it for the easier “similar” variation.
More people have heard words like “similar” (or even tantamount), and “akin” seems like something that a Shakespearian scholar might come up with in their prose. Of course, this isn’t the case, and you’re more than welcome to use it whenever you feel the need to.
We might see “akin” work as follows:
- The language they speak is akin to something you might hear from a Tolkien novel.
- Our ideas are akin, which makes it all the more difficult to shut yours down!
- His thought processes are akin to the way I like to view the world, and I think that’s why we’re so perfect for each other.
- Your mannerisms are akin to something out of The Jungle Book. I don’t know which character best describes you, though.
Related
“Related” struggles to keep up with some of the other choices, but you can still find a wide variety of uses for it when looking for things that are similar yet different.
We can use “related” in a specific way when two things are connected or influenced by each other. It doesn’t have to rely on a familial relationship, and we can instead talk about two or more things that work in a very similar fashion to each other.
The definition of “related,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “connected to, influenced by, or caused by something.”
While it might not be the best synonym for this situation, it still has plenty of uses that mean the same thing as what we’re looking for.
“Related” refers to a connection between a group of things. That means that those things influence each other in some way, whether that was the original intention of them or not.
When things are “related” in this manner, we can talk about how close they are in qualities. We can also look at what makes them different in certain ways and pick up on those traits to help people work out why we’re only dealing with “similar” things and not “identical” things.
“Related” might work as follows:
- These ideas are too closely related to each other. You’ve got to come up with something different.
- This is related to the things that you spoke about yesterday, and I think I know what you’re about to say.
- We are all related in the way we think and share our ideas.
- It’s easier to find something that relates to your method of thinking, which sets us up for better discussions in the future.
Virtual
“Virtual” is the last word we’ll go through. It’s great to use when trying to think of something almost identical to another thing but has something stopping it from being completely the same.
“Virtual” is a word that seems to be more popular in modern days, especially with the global rise of virtual reality. It means that something is almost identical to the thing it’s recreating, but there are certain obvious tells that show us otherwise.
The definition of “virtual,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “almost a particular thing or quality.”
Since most “virtual” things are computerized or have some kind of programming requirement, it’s obvious what the difference will be.
For example, if we talk about the real world and the “virtual world,” we refer to the world we live in and a world that is made up of computers. While the concept is the same, the “virtual” world isn’t quite the same as the real world, as we won’t be able to live in it.
We can also use “virtual” as an adjective or adverb to describe something. When used in this way, it means that something is “almost” like the thing we’re describing, even though there are distinct differences.
- Virtually hidden (almost hidden)
- Virtually running (almost running)
In this way, “virtual” still means that something is similar but not quite the same, which is what we’re looking for from the words in this article.
You might see “virtual” in the following ways:
- This is only a virtual experience, but it comes close to being like the real thing.
- I’m virtually exploring the world around me with nothing but a computer console to do it.
- The virtual world that you’ve created has much of the same conflicting issues as we experience today.
- This is virtually identical to what we’ve seen already, which I find to be a waste!
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different things — перевод на русский
Cards mean different things at different times.
Карты говорят разные вещи в разное время.
Your interpretation of bringing sex out into the open and mine are two different things.
Ваше понимание об открытости отношений между людьми и мое — это две разные вещи.
Painting and revolution are two different things.
Живопись и революция — это две разные вещи.
But talking about it and being it that’s two different things.
Но думать о ней, и обладать ей, это две разные вещи.
What I like and what I need are two different things.
— То, что я бы не прочь сделать и то, что я должен делать — это две разные вещи.
Показать ещё примеры для «разные вещи»…
We want different things from life.
Мы хотим разного от жизни.
We both wanted different things out of the relationship.
Мы оба хотели разного от наших отношений.
I don’t know. A lot of different things.
Не знаю, много разного.
Listen, Ted, you’re great, and this is so difficult, but I think we’re looking for different things.
Послушай, Тед, ты классный, но всё очень сложно, мне кажется, мы хотим разного.
I didn’t want you two to break up, but you wanted completely different things out of life and refused to deal with it.
Я не хотела, чтобы вы расстались, но вы хотели совершенно разного от жизни и не хотели мириться с этим.
Показать ещё примеры для «разного»…
Of course, if you don’t love me, that’s a different thing.
А вот если ты меня не любишь, это уже другое дело.
But it is quite a different thing to sit by and watch it happening to someone else.
Но совсем другое дело, просто сидеть и смотреть, как это происходит с кем-то другим.
If you got a lot of money, that’s a different thing.
Другое дело, если у тебя много денег.
It is a different thing to see it firsthand.
Другое дело — увидеть это своими глазами.
That’s a different thing.
Это другое дело.
Показать ещё примеры для «другое дело»…
I can see you two have different things on your minds.
Я вижу, у вас на уме совсем другое.
And I think about different things.
А я про совсем другое.
That’s a different thing altogether.
Это совсем другое.
Friendship is a different thing
Дружба — это совсем другое!
You should know that purification is one thing, and moolaade a different thing.
Вы должны понимать, что очищение это одно, а мулааде — совсем другое.
Показать ещё примеры для «совсем другое»…
They were wearing completely different things.
Они были одеты совсем в другие вещи.
No one wants to look back, people are interested in different things…
Никто не хочет оглядываться назад, людей сегодня интересуют другие вещи…
I get emotional from different things.
Меня волнуют другие вещи.
Sometimes when you’re given an opportunity to look at something from a different vantage point, you see different things.
Иногда, когда тебе дается возможность посмотреть на что-то с другой, более выгодной позиции, ты видишь другие вещи.
— Who is also a bunch of different things.
— Кто так же сможет связать другие вещи.
Показать ещё примеры для «другие вещи»…
— A rose. Different colour roses mean different things.
А ты знаешь, что розы разных цветов означают совершенно разные вещи?
What people say and what they need are two different things.
Что человек говорит и что ему нужно — совершенно разные вещи.
We fear different things.
Нас беспокоят совершенно разные вещи.
Somehow sex and sleep got jumbled together but they’re two different things.
И зачем только смешивать секс и сон, это совершенно разные вещи.
But having a gun to make you feel safe, and shooting it in school are two different things.
Но иметь пистолет, чтобы чувствовать себя в безопасности и стрелять из него в школе — совершенно разные вещи.
Показать ещё примеры для «совершенно разные вещи»…
I tried many different things.
Я попробовала много различных вещей.
Every time I throw this ball, a hundred different things can happen.
Каждый раз, когда я кидаю этот мяч, тысячи различных вещей могут случиться.
And there were also the operating systems that Internet service providers started using very heavily as well and Internet service providers really liked Apache because it allowed them to do a lot of different things that some of the commercial web servers didn’t
Также были операционные системы, которые были трудны в использовании Интернет провайдерами. и Интернет провайдеры по-настоящему любили Apache потому что он позволял им делать много различных вещей, которые некоторые коммерческие вэб-серверы не могли сделать.
As humans, we get along by being just good enough at a huge number of different things, but that’s a very different approach to the specialised movement of a predator evolved to hunt and to kill.
Мы, как люди, живем, умея делать множество различных вещей, и это очень сильно отличает нас от приспособленных движений хищника, развитых для охоты и убийства.
But I encouraged her to do as much, to explore as many different things as she could.
Но, я поощрял ее, чтобы она исследовала и делала как можно больше различных вещей.
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But a slave and a free man lose different things.
Но раб и свободный человек проигрывают по-разному.
Different people call that different things.
Разные люди называют это по-разному.
I have a feeling that your idea of fun and my idea of fun are two very different things. I don’t know.
Кажется, мы развлекаемся по-разному.
Feet, you know, doing different things.
В смысле, ноги должны двигаться по-разному.
The end of the school year means different things to different folks.
Окончание школьного года окончательно для всех по-разному …
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She’s a woman who’s in love with you — a very different thing.
Она влюблённая в тебя женщина, а это большая разница.
Okay, the thing is, I knew Eric did that, but knowing and seeing.. are two very different things.
Понимаешь, дело в том, я знаю что Эрик делает это, но знать и видеть… большая разница.
Hey, what Jack says and what he does are two very different things.
Знаешь, между тем, что Джек говорит, и делает большая разница.
But splitting an atom and splitting a man are two very different things.
Но расщепить атом и расщепить человека – большая разница.
People believe different things.
Есть разница, во что люди верят.
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Looking like someone else and being someone else are different things.
Выглядеть по-другому и быть другим человеком — не одно и то же.
Just wanted to do a whole, whole different thing.
Они хотели все сделать совсем по-другому.
And I can’t help wondering if she’d been in love with my dad and he’d been in love with her… how different things would have been.
Я не могу не думать, что если бы она любила моего отца и он любил ее, все было бы по-другому.
I can’t help thinking how different things would’ve been now if he hadn’t pulled through.
Я не могу перестать думать, что сейчас все могло быть по-другому, если бы он не выкарабкался.
Oh, this is a different thing now, ain’t it?
А, ну теперь же всё по-другому, правда?
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