(chiefly, Canada, idiomatic) To redirect someone’s attention.
Repeated attempts to "change the channel" to pocketbook issues that traditionally favor Democratic candidates have flopped.
“Saw this on television when I was old enough to not be scared. But that weird ‘70s chaos was so unsettling I had to change the channel.”
“What’s shit show this is and we can’t even change the channel.”
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help im trying to change the channel but its all armand legg
“help im trying to change the channel but its all armand legg”
“I never thought this character was funny and I would always change the channel when he came on.”
“Whenever they pout that ex-governor John Kasich on MS NOW, I immediately change the channel. He's supposed to represent a "reasonable" Republican, but he always ends up sane-washing the crazy.”
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