change of pace
A shift from one activity to another
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I need a change of pace this weekend.”
“After working in the office all week, a hike in the mountains was a nice change of pace.”
“Seeking a change of pace from his rigorous academic life, he spent the summer traveling through rural villages to experience a simpler way of living.”
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and change
And some quantity, but less than the increment to the next round number.
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change collars
To change or shift one's career path.
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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 scenery
A movement from one location to another.
Last updated August 10, 2026