for a change

Idioms  

1. 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]

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Example Sentences

The desire for a change of pace started back in 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Aryna Sabalenka was called for hindrance for a change in her grunt during her Australian Open semi-final against Elina Svitolina in January.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Much will depend on oil prices, but less, for a change, will depend on the Fed.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

As Jack in the Box struggles with its share value and same-store sales, an activist investor is fighting for a change in board leadership.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

It really felt good to be clean for a change.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins