sea change

A metaphor for a dramatic life or lifestyle change, as in sailing to a completely different sea.

I moved to the west coast and got a new job because I was in need of a sea change.

by NorCalFluke May 2, 2007

sea change

sea change noun C LITERARY
a complete change:

There will have to be a sea change in people's attitudes if public transport is ever to replace the private car.

(from Cambridge Advanced L

by rick stark May 5, 2006