change of tack
A reversal of an opinion.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He decided on a change of tack regarding his career.”
“After the project failed to gain support, the manager decided on a sudden change of tack.”
“Faced with overwhelming evidence that his initial theory was flawed, the professor announced a significant change of tack in his research.”
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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 pace
A shift from one activity to another
Last updated August 10, 2026