for a change
idiom
: as something different from what is usual
Let's eat out for a change.
Why don't you help me out for a change instead of me always helping you?!
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But Reichardt, who spends most of her time on the East Coast due to her teaching job at Bard College in upstate New York, was itching for a change of cinematic scenery.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2025
Backup quarterback Alex Luke came in for a change of pace when the offense reached the 10-yard line and kept it on a quarterback sweep.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
Residents in fast-growing Eagle are looking for a change, if the number of candidates in this November’s City Council race is any indication.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2025
Many are doubting his ability as the team's starting shortstop and are calling for a change.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2025
Backup quarterback Alex Luke came in for a change of pace when the offense reached the 10-yard line and kept it on a quarterback sweep.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
Residents in fast-growing Eagle are looking for a change, if the number of candidates in this November’s City Council race is any indication.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2025
Many are doubting his ability as the team's starting shortstop and are calling for a change.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for a change
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“For a change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20a%20change. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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