Chop And Change Meaning & Sentence Examples

Chop And Change Definition, Sentence Examples

CHOP AND CHANGE MEANING – Find out what chop and change really mean. Example sentences of this idiomatic expression can also be found here.

This idiom was first used in the 1400s. Henry VII, Henry’s father, ascended to the English throne at this time. During this time, the word chop, which was derived from the Old English word “ceapian,” from which we get the word cheap, signified barter.

Up to the 1600s, the phrase “chop and change” was used to barter and exchange goods. But by the middle of the 1600s, the meaning had changed to what it is now. Chop is an archaic word that currently means “change suddenly.”

Chop And Change Meaning:

to repeatedly change
rapid and persistent shifts in viewpoint or behavior.
to unexpectedly alter one’s plans or goals.
to frequently alter plans, particularly when it is not required.
to continuously shift from one item to another.

Here are examples of sentences that use chop and change:

The director chop and change with each episode.
You wouldn’t chop and change your mind; either stay or leave.
The provincial team is packed full of world-class talent allowing the manager to chop and change his starting lineup with ease.
Our trainer said don’t chop and change from one style to another.

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