for a change

Meaning

for a change

(idiomatic) As a departure from the usual.

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Synonyms

for once

Examples

A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears for a change in fortune. Horace

Washington is a dirty diaper. It's time for a change. James Carville

It was such a relief to program in user mode for a change. Not having to care about the small stuff is wonderful. Linus Torvalds

Don't want to discuss it, I think it's time for a change. You may get disgusted, some think that I'm strange In that case I'll go underground, get some heavy rest Never have to worry, about what is worst and what is best. Van Morrison

I feel like Alice falling into Wonderland. A line came to him: It would be so nice if something made sense for a change. Eoin Colfer

You just hold your head high and keep those fists down. No matter what anybody says to you, don't you let 'em get your goat. Try fighting with your head for a change... Harper Lee

Words in the phrase

for a change

Close letter words and terms

for a certain period of time for a certain season for a certainty for a couple for a dip for a double price