Idiom of the week – A sea change
Posted by englishlessons on December 10, 2012
Definition:
a major change or transformation
Examples:
The huge increase in the number of people working part-time without benefits represents a sea change in employment in this industry.
The popularity of smart phones and tablets has meant a sea change for companies in the PC business.
Picture it:
Think of changes in the ocean like the currents or the tides that have widespread effects.
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