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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in the same situation for such a long time that it is no longer appealing
to reach a significant stage in development and become accepted by the majority of people
a complete or notable change compared to what the situation originally was
someone who only tends to stay at a place, particularly a house, for a relatively short period of time before moving on to another
a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one
to allow another person to continue one's work or to take care of one's responsibilities
something that becomes so familiar to someone that it can be done without thinking
to make changes to one's behavior or mindset in order to become a better and more responsible person
to put a stop to one's habit, particularly one that is harmful or dangerous
a situation or experience that involves significant ups and downs, sudden changes, or intense shifts in emotions, circumstances, or events
to fundamentally transform something, often with far-reaching consequence
to stay the same despite time and progress in society, technology, or culture
to let go of outdated practices or beliefs and embrace changes
something that is changing all the time and cannot be easily predicted
(especially of prices) to increase suddenly and dramatically
to experience a sudden and significant decline in one's emotional state, confidence, financial situation, etc.
to not interfere with or try to improve something that is already satisfactory or functioning well
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