ring the changes

Idioms  

1. Keep varying how one performs an action or says something, as in She went on and on, ringing the changes on the joy of computers. This expression alludes to the art of change-ringing, where a series of church bells are rung in as many sequences, or changes, as possible. [Early 1600s]

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Example Sentences

It is Gloucester's turn to ring the changes as the whole front-row is rotated.

From BBC

With its quarterfinal match against Real Madrid standing at 3-3 before the second leg in Manchester also on Wednesday, Guardiola looks sure to ring the changes in the team, with an injury-ravaged Luton perhaps the ideal opponent to do so against.

From Seattle Times

Kompany started to ring the changes just before the hour mark and it proved worthwhile, with Benson finding the net out of nothing eight minutes after coming on as a substitute for his 11th league goal of the season.

From BBC

Wales coach Ioan Cunningham began to ring the changes, but the impact from the bench could not spark the comebacks that had been seen over Ireland and Scotland.

From BBC

The hosts also ring the changes.

From The Guardian