for a change

Idioms  

1. For 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]

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Example Sentences

The peers also argued that a backbencher's bill was the "wrong vehicle for a change of this scale and sensitivity" and expressed concern that supporters could try to "force" the bill through Parliament.

From BBC

Lord Nash described the government's consultation as "a shocker" and he became emotional as he paid tribute to bereaved parents who campaigned for a change in the law following the deaths of their children.

From BBC

At their meeting last week, Fed officials kept interest rates unchanged and preserved a path to cutting rates this year, with minority of officials pushing for a change in the statement to say the next move could be either a rate cut or a rate hike.

From MarketWatch

The desire for a change of pace started back in 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s happening just as the institution prepares for a change at the top with a timeline thrown into doubt, making it even more uncertain who will be in the chair when the next hard decision has to be made.

From The Wall Street Journal