Influence & Involvement - Change

Discover how English idioms like "get with the program" and "turn over a new leaf" relate to change in English.

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Influence & Involvement
in stone [phrase]

in a way that is not possible to be changed

Ex:
in a rut [phrase]

in the same situation for such a long time that it is no longer appealing

Ex: The writer 's creativity was in a rut , and they struggled to come up with fresh ideas for their stories .

to reach a significant stage in development and become accepted by the majority of people

Ex: After years of hard work and dedication , the musician 's latest album marked a turning point in her career , showing that she had come of age as an artist .

a complete or notable change compared to what the situation originally was

Ex: After a period of self-reflection and personal growth , she underwent a sea change in her attitude and became more compassionate .

someone who only tends to stay at a place, particularly a house, for a relatively short period of time before moving on to another

Ex: His career as a freelance writer allows him to embrace his inner bird of passage , as he can work from anywhere in the world .

a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

Ex: Life is a rollercoaster of ups and downs , and learning to embrace both is essential for personal growth .

to be passed to another owner

Ex: The small business changed hands as the original owner retired , and a new owner stepped in to continue its operation .

to allow another person to continue one's work or to take care of one's responsibilities

Ex: In the world of literature , classic stories are passed down through generations , with each author passing the torch to the next .

something that becomes so familiar to someone that it can be done without thinking

Ex: The athlete 's rigorous training made her reflexes and movements on the field second nature , giving her a competitive edge .

to make changes to one's behavior or mindset in order to become a better and more responsible person

Ex: Apparently he 's turned over a new leaf and he 's not smoking any more .

to put a stop to one's habit, particularly one that is harmful or dangerous

Ex: Breaking the habit of procrastination required setting clear goals and creating a structured daily routine .

a situation or experience that involves significant ups and downs, sudden changes, or intense shifts in emotions, circumstances, or events

Ex: Life as an entrepreneur is a roller coaster , filled with moments of success and challenges that require resilience .

to fundamentally transform something, often with far-reaching consequence

Ex: The charity 's efforts to eradicate poverty in the region aim to change the face of the community , providing better opportunities for residents .

a regular or repeated change

Ex: The ebb and flow of state politics and power .

to let go of outdated practices or beliefs and embrace changes

Ex: The community realized it was time to ring out the old and revamp its education system to better prepare students for the future .

something that is changing all the time and cannot be easily predicted

Ex: Starting a business in the ever-changing tech industry can sometimes feel like building on shifting sands , given the rapid advancements and shifts in consumer preferences .

(especially of prices) to increase suddenly and dramatically

Ex: When the housing market is hot , property values can go through the roof , making it challenging for first-time homebuyers .

to experience a sudden and significant decline in one's emotional state, confidence, financial situation, etc.

Ex: The quality of customer service at that restaurant has gone through the floor in recent months , resulting in a decline in patronage .

to not interfere with or try to improve something that is already satisfactory or functioning well

Ex: To be honest , you 're better off letting well alone at this point .

to follow the current plans, expectations, or rules, often indicating a need to adjust, cooperate, or keep up to date with others or the existing situation

Ex: The company 's outdated policies were holding back progress ; it was time for them to get with the program and update their approach .