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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This is precisely how the conditions for a change in their position—and for the release of our hostages—were created.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
However, there are still plenty of unknowns to contend with, particularly in the U.S., as the country prepares for a change in government.
—Rusty Wiley, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Teams lobbied for a change in the legislation and, in 2023, the FIGC compromised.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
What's next: While writing the next biennial state budget this year, lawmakers are expected to tackle road funding — something of high importance to the city, which has long lobbied for a change to the formula that could bring millions more dollars its way.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
However, there are still plenty of unknowns to contend with, particularly in the U.S., as the country prepares for a change in government.
—Rusty Wiley, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Teams lobbied for a change in the legislation and, in 2023, the FIGC compromised.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
What's next: While writing the next biennial state budget this year, lawmakers are expected to tackle road funding — something of high importance to the city, which has long lobbied for a change to the formula that could bring millions more dollars its way.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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“For a change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20a%20change. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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