Grammar fix
a game changer
transformative change
A new idea, event, or development that changes a situation in a major way.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Being able to work remotely has been a game changer for parents with young children.
Online banking has been a game changer for me because I can pay bills and transfer money without travelling into town.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The new app was a game change for our business.
Say: The new app was a game changer for our business.
The noun phrase is 'a game changer'; 'game-changing' is the adjective.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
An event that changes everything
How major?SignificantTransformative
a turning pointAn event changes the direction of someone's life or circumstances.
a game changerYou're here · Informal: a new thing that changes how everything works.
a watershed momentA major event separates an old situation from a new one.