change the channel
The phrase "change the channel" is often used to describe the act of shifting focus or attention, both literally and figuratively.
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Definition
A2Broadcasting
(informal)To switch from one television or radio station to another.
Example
- Can you change the channel? This show is boring.
B2Conversation
(idiomatic, informal)To redirect the focus of a discussion to a different topic.
Example
- He tried to change the channel when the conversation got uncomfortable.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "change the channel":
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