scenery

a change of scenery

A change in one's usual surroundings, perhaps precipitating a change in one's life. It is most often used when one is moving to a new place. I decided to move across the country for college because I really wanted a change of scenery after growing up in this small town. Heather's looking for a new job because, after 10 years at that company, she needs a change of scenery.
See also: change, of, scenery

chew on the scenery

To be exaggeratedly or flamboyantly melodramatic or overly emotional while acting a role, as for television, theater, or film. I hated working with him on that play—every night he'd go out and chew on the scenery so much that he was the only one the audience noticed! I love watching hammy actors chew on the scenery in bad movies.
See also: chew, on, scenery

chew the scenery

To be exaggeratedly or flamboyantly melodramatic or overly emotional while acting a role, as for television, theater, or film. I hated working with him on that play—every night he'd go out and chew the scenery so much that he was the only one the audience noticed! I love watching hammy actors chew the scenery in bad movies.
See also: chew, scenery

chew up the scenery

To be exaggeratedly or flamboyantly melodramatic or overly emotional while acting a role, as for television, theater, or film. I hated working with him on that play—every night he'd go out and chew up the scenery so much that he was the only one the audience noticed! I love watching hammy actors chew up the scenery in bad movies.
See also: chew, scenery, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

change of scenery

a move to a different place, where the surroundings are different. I thought I would go to the country for a change of scenery. A change of scenery would help me relax and organize my life.
See also: change, of, scenery
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

chew the scenery

(of an actor) overact. informal
See also: chew, scenery
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a change of scenery
  • change of scenery
  • a change of scene
  • change of scene
  • change of scene, a
  • do an about-face
  • change one's mind
  • changed my mind
  • change (one's) mind
  • change mind
References in periodicals archive
"It's a feeling of freedom I'm after, and I hope I find it someday," King croons on "Running." The album concludes with a contrast, a declaration that King is "never going back," but an acknowledgment that she hasn't arrived yet at her final destination: "Well, there's something better, there's got to be better/I know I'm gonna find it someday." Perhaps it's just what the next change of scenery could bring.
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Still, it is an essential method of construction and deserves, at a minimum, a picture in a book on how to build scenery. There are other omissions that range from the radial arm saw to pocket-screw joinery.
Scenic Construction for the Stage: Key Skills for Carpenters
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Headling the first Scenery party will be esteemed Fabric producer Levon Vincent, above.
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kind of inspiring!" Other users compliment the film on it's gorgeous photography and scenery which the director, Hisham Zaman, managed to bring out flawlessly with the direction of the plot.
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I have just returned from a holiday in the Italian Alps: magnificent scenery, plenty of tourists and not a windmill in sight.
Why all these wind farms? Views of the North
It will spoil moors ANYONE who watches the serial on TV Last Tango In Halifax cannot possibly fail to be enthralled by the scenery which is used as BACKDROP to some of the outdoor sequences.
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@k3rryroberts :The scenery between Carnoustie and Aberdeen along the coast is beautiful.
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When the going gets tough, participants should ease off the accelerator and take some time to admire the scenery. Race the hills and straights but not the steep descents."
The annual OTB Xtrail kicks off
The North East is surrounded by beautiful countryside and it was important for me to capture not only the iconic Penshaw Monument but also the wonderful scenery that surrounds it."
Poppy-ular pensahaw picture; Focusing on landmark wins prize
Mount Pisgah Arboretum is home to beautiful scenery, but did you know some of that is medicinal?
Buzzworthy
"This part of Lahore has the scenery of the sub-continent, if you go to the older parts of Delhi, you will get a similar sort of scenery," said Q.
Fusion band 'Josh' reincarnated Delhi in Lahore for latest album
"It is a fun, free way to spend a few hours and in Wales we're lucky enough to have some of the world's most stunning scenery on our doorstep."
Walk off Xmas pounds on path
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-AirTran Airways Announces Change of Scenery Fare Sale
The workshops, which will run from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, will include developing a choreographed routine and producing the props and scenery needed to build to a performance for the city's free Fuse festival in July.
Free series of workshops