for a change
for a change
For the sake of contrast or variety; as something novel or different. It's nice to see you here on time, for a change. I'm sick of Chinese food. Let's try that new South African restaurant for a change.
See also: change
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
for a change
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]
See also: change
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
for a ˈchange
for variety; as an improvement on what usually happens: We usually go to Cyprus on holiday but this year we’ve decided to stay at home for a change. Oh good! She’s on time for a change.See also: change
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- for the sake of
- for the sake of (someone or something)
- for the sake of somebody/something
- for its own sake
- for old times' sake
- for auld lang syne/for old times' sake
- for the sake of argument
- for God's sake
- for God's, heaven's, pity's, etc. sake
- for goodness' sake