"Let's eat out for a change" vs "Let's eat out in a change"

[Daniele]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #97 "Common English phrases with prepositions", question 9

I'm tired of cooking every night. Let's eat out ......... a change.

(a) on
(b) for
(c) to
(d) in

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #97 "Common English phrases with prepositions", answer 9

I'm tired of cooking every night. Let's eat out for a change.

Correct answer: (b) for

Your answer was: incorrect
I'm tired of cooking every night. Let's eat out in a change.
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why for not in?

Danielle

[Alan]

Hi,

'Eat out' means go out for a meal in a restaurant. 'Eat in' means stay at home and eat there.

Alan
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