change of scenery
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3.3
- noun
- /ʧeɪndʒ əv ˈsiːnəri/
- Informal
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cambio de aires
- Who knows, a change of scenery could be what you really needed.
- needed a change of scenery
- get a change of scenery
- enjoy a change of scenery
Examples
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Taking a weekend trip to the mountains provided the change of scenery I needed to feel rejuvenated.
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Sometimes you just need a change of scenery when you're trying to be productive with studying.
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I mean I need a change of scenery.
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I think the change of scenery will be good.
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We could use a change of scenery.
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Plus, a change of scenery would be good for me.
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I thought a change of scenery might help.
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A little fresh air and a change of scenery might do us all good.
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For many people, simply a change of scenery can do a lot of good.
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I'm hoping that a change of scenery and some guidance will help.
Fiction book (1998)
Synonyms
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3.2
An activity that is different from your normal routine to give you a pleasant break
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3.3
An exciting experience that is not familiar and brings new challenges
Antonyms
How Different
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase's meaning is directly built from 'change' (an act of becoming different) + 'scenery' (the visible surroundings), so a learner who knows both words can infer moving to a different environment to refresh oneself. This compositional pattern is common cross-linguistically and follows straightforward English noun phrase structure, making it immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Change of scenery comes from the simple picture of making a change and seeing new scenery, like leaving your usual street to walk by different trees, shops, or views. That's why it means 'a move to a different environment' to feel refreshed or to get new ideas.