Change of scenery meaning in English

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Definition

(What about) a change of scenery?: (What about) going somewhere else, moving, having a holiday, taking a break? idiom

Examples

  • "I've already spent more than a week in your building, and frankly I'm ready for a change of scenery."
Exercise 1
Frankly I'm ready for a change of scenery.

This means: I'm ready .
Frankly I'm ready for a change of scenery.

This means: Honestly 1 I'm ready to leave the office for a bit 2.
1 Honestly: The term "frankly" is synonymous with "honestly" or "truthfully". Example: Frankly, I think the only solution is to fire the whole department. The term "frankly" is used to add emphasis to a statement.
1 Obviously: The term "obviously" expresses that something is easily recognizable or evident. Example: Obviously, he can't play basketball because his leg is broken. "Obviously" does not share a similar meaning with "frankly".
1 By the way: The expression "by the way" expresses that someone wants to provide additional or extra information. Example: By the way, have you heard that Kim is pregnant with Bill's child? "By the way" does not share a similar meaning with "frankly".
1 Surprisingly: The term "surprisingly" expresses that something is surprising or unexpected. Example: Surprisingly, my manager wasn't upset that I set off the fire alarm. "Surprisingly" does not share a similar meaning with "frankly".
2 to leave the office for a bit: To be "ready for a change of scenery" expresses that someone is ready for a change in their environment or surroundings. Example: After a week in the office basement organizing files I was ready for a change of scenery.
2 to change the office decoration: Changing the office decoration is changing the decor of the office: furniture, lights, wall color, etc. Miss Stake wants to get out of the office, not change the decoration inside the office.
2 to get this over with: The expression "to get something over with" expresses that someone wants to finish something quickly. Example: I hate the dentist. I just want to get my appointments over with as soon as possible. Miss Stake's expression "I'm ready for a change of scenery" indicates that she wants to get out of the office, not finish the review with Susie quickly.
2 for a vacation: Someone ready "for a vacation" is ready for a holiday, or ready to stop working for awhile. Example: After three years of work, we were ready for a vacation. Miss Stake's expression "I'm ready for change of scenery" indicates that she wants to get out of the office, not take a vacation.

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