| 词汇 | for a change |
| 释义 | Idiom for a change as something different.Rhodes felt calm and almost happy, for a change.Why don't we eat dinner on the porch for a change? for a changeFor 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. for a changeFor 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] for a ˈchangefor 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. |
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