Example: Let's try something new for a change today.
Definition
"For a change" is a phrase used to suggest doing something different from the usual routine or behavior, often to introduce variety or break monotony. It implies a deliberate shift in action or choice to experience something new or different.
Translations
para de variar
voor de verandering
per variar
pour changer
zur Abwechslung
Etymology
The phrase "for a change" originates from the noun 'change,' which comes from Old French 'changier,' meaning to alter or exchange. Over time, "for a change" evolved as an idiomatic expression to indicate doing something differently, emphasizing a temporary shift from the norm. Did you know that this phrase often conveys a playful invitation to break habits?
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"For a change" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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