for a change

phrase

: 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?!

Examples of for a change in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The case was originally set in Wise County but later moved to Tarrant County after defense attorneys argued for a change of venue, saying the defendant wouldn’t receive a fair trial in Wise County. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026

Nowinski emphasized a need for a change in how athletes, parents, and coaches think of the risk involved with contact sports and prioritize physical health. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026

Lay the blocks horizontally for a straight line appearance, or arrange the bricks vertically for a change in design. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026

We're often left itching for a change after a while, but the lack of time and energy, the absence of a vision for the room, or limited redecorating skills can stop motivation in its tracks. — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for for a change

• interchange
• rearrange
• arrange
• derange
• estrange
• exchange
• midrange
• grange
• mange
• range
• strange