change the channel

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To redirect someone’s attention. Canada,idiomatic
    — Repeated attempts to "change the channel" to pocketbook issues that traditionally favor Democratic candidates have flopped.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see change, the, channel.

词形变化

changes the channel present,singular,third-person changing the channel participle,present changed the channel participle,past changed the channel past

词源

In allusion to television.
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