change collars
To change or shift one's career path.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He decided to change collars and become a teacher.”
“After ten years in finance, she felt bored and decided to change collars to work in graphic design.”
“Despite the risks of starting over in his middle age, he chose to change collars, leaving his corporate career to pursue a life in the arts.”
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and change
And some quantity, but less than the increment to the next round number.
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change hands
To become the property of someone else; to be bought or sold.
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change horses in midstream
To change one's plan or approach when an effort is already underway or at another inopportune time.
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change of clothes
A set of clothes in addition to those already worn.
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change of heart
A change of one's opinion, belief or decision.
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change of life
Menopause.
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change of pace
A shift from one activity to another
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change of scenery
A movement from one location to another.
Last updated August 10, 2026