change off

Idioms

Alternate, or take turns. This phrase is used either for two individuals alternately performing a task, as in Lifting cement blocks is such heavy work that they decided to change off periodically, or for one person alternately performing two tasks, as in I can concentrate on this book only for short periods so I frequently change off and work in the garden. Also see change of pace.

Example Sentences

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Of course, everyone can change off the field and learn different things.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2022

That’s a big problem, because there are no more atmospheric commons to enclose, and no obvious way to keep the costs of climate change off capitalism’s ledgers.

From The Guardian • May 8, 2018

Preachers change off every hour or so and switch up styles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2015

"I don't think we want to change off of those levels," he said.

From Washington Post • Jun. 7, 2010

I grabbed the change off the table and went to open the door.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

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