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Change Idioms

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    Idioms using the word 'change' in the context of a student's life in Dublin
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  • I was going to study in London, but I had a _________ and chose Dublin instead.
    change of heart
    change of mind
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  • I don't have any banknotes, but I have some _________ in my pocket for the coffee machine.
    loose change
    lost change
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  • Studying grammar all day is tiring; going for a walk in St. Stephen’s Green is a nice _________.
    change of pace
    change of speed
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  • That old bookstore on George’s Street has _________ three times since I arrived in Ireland.
    changed hands
    changed arms
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  • I felt _________ when I realized my "large" portion of chips was actually quite small!
    low-changed
    short-changed
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  • After living in a crowded hostel for a month, moving to a quiet host family was a welcome _________.
    change of view
    change of scenery
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  • My roommate used to hate Irish weather, but she _________ once she bought a high-quality raincoat.
    changed her tune
    changed her song
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  • I know you're tired of writing essays, but why don't you try some listening practice? A _________.
    change is better than sleep
    change is as good as a rest
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  • The landlord said the repair would only cost _________, but it ended up costing me fifty Euro!
    little change
    small change
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  • I was slowly reading my textbook, but when I realized the exam was tomorrow, I _________ and started studying much faster.
    changed engine
    changed gear
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  • We have been eating at the same canteen every day; let’s _________ and try that new burrito place tonight.
    ring the changes
    push the changes
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  • Starting a new course halfway through the term is hard; you shouldn't _________ unless it is absolutely necessary.
    change boats in the river
    change horses in midstream
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  • Since the new school director arrived, there has been a real _________ in how the teachers and students interact.
    climate change
    weather change
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  • The football team was playing slowly, but the striker _________ and scored a goal just before the whistle.
    caught them on the change
    caught them on the switch
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  • I thought the bus fare was expensive, but the driver told me it was just _________ compared to a taxi.
    cheap change
    chump change
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  • My English has definitely _________ since I started speaking to locals in the shops every day.
    changed for the best
    changed for the better
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