for a change

Idioms

For the sake of variety or novelty, as in Let's take a taxi for a change, or So you're on time for a change. This phrase is sometimes used in a straightforward way, as in the first example, or to express the same sentiment as about time, that is, “it's high time something different happened,” as in the second example. [First half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

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Audi, Ferrari, Red Bull and Honda had been pushing for a change in the regulation governing compression ratios on the basis they believed Mercedes had secured an advantage through clever use of materials technology.

From BBC

Left-wing Labour MPs have called for a change of approach.

From BBC

Wilson also discussed his proposal that calls for a change to the board’s election structure.

From Barron's

"You could do a bit of housecleaning for a change," Allun teased.

From Literature

As a result of the BBC investigation, she has now introduced a private members' bill calling for a change to legislation.

From BBC

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