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.
AmEnglish.com Programs:
Improve your fluency in English. Check out all 17 English Language Training Programs from AmEnglish.com
Leave a Reply