for a change

INFORMAL
This page is about the conversational phrase for a change

Meaning

You can say this when suggesting or requesting something different.

For example

  • "Let's go to the movies."
    "We always go to the movies. Let's go dancing for a change."

  • "Time to do the dishes, Timmy."
    "Can't someone else do them for a change?"

Quick Quiz

Harry said, "Why don't we have Greek food for a change?" They

a. often have Greek food

b. rarely have Greek food

c. always have Greek food
a) often have Greek food b) rarely have Greek food c) always have Greek food

Contributor: Matt Errey