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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Get ready for a change in the weather, Kansas City.
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Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
In the mood for a change of scenery?
—Jamie Harrow, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Baldelli's option for next season was picked up recently, but after a fire sale at the deadline, the Twins could be looking for a change.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Not to give anything away, but this is one movie where the payoff for that suggestion means Netflix won’t be able to cut off the end credits for a change.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
In the mood for a change of scenery?
—Jamie Harrow, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Baldelli's option for next season was picked up recently, but after a fire sale at the deadline, the Twins could be looking for a change.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Not to give anything away, but this is one movie where the payoff for that suggestion means Netflix won’t be able to cut off the end credits for a change.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 30 Aug. 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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