idiom
change of the guard
CHAYNJ uv thuh GARD
tʃeɪndʒ əv ðə ɡɑːrdListen
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Syllable breakdown
changeoftheguard
Dictionary meaning
A significant shift in power, leadership, or personnel; the passing of authority or responsibility from one person or group to another.
History and origin
From the military ceremony of replacing one set of guards with another.
Examples
- With the CEO's retirement, the company was preparing for a change of the guard.
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