change of scenery
New visual environment
A change of scenery is a shift to new surroundings, typically sought for refreshment or relief from routine.
The phrase implies that different visual and physical environments can restore mental energy: I need a change of scenery—let's work from the coffee shop today.
It may refer to literal travel or simply moving to another room.
- sojournBrief stay away
- pastures newUnfamiliar territory ahead
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
- weekend awayBrief leisure trip
- moveChange location or act
refresh · vacation · break · relocation · perspective shift · shake-up · rejuvenation · novelty · respite · holiday · retreat · travel · escape · inspiration · secondment · migration · sightseeing · relaxation
change of scenerysame old same old
Wearisome repetition of routine
monotony · routine · stagnation · rut · sameness
change of scenerystaying put
Remaining in place
staying home · not going anywhere · homebound · stationary · immobility
change, changes, changed, changing, changeable, unchangeable, changer, exchange, interchange