Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
break-the-monotony
Phrase
/breɪk ðə mɒnəˈtəni/
Definition
To introduce variety in order to alleviate boredom or dullness.
Examples
- After months of working from home, they decided to take a weekend trip to break the monotony.
- To break the monotony of their daily workouts, they started trying new fitness classes.
- She played different genres of music throughout the week to break the monotony of her playlists.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the act of disrupting a repetitive or boring routine with something different or exciting, making experiences more enjoyable.
Synonyms
- add variety
- shake things up
- spice things up
- mix it up
