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change horses in midstream

Meaning: To change plans or leaders in the middle of some action or event.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Daily Life

Origin: The expression connotes that trying to change horses in the middle of a stream is not a wise thing to do--it would be better to wait until one is on land.

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