ProverbWisdomFrench origin

On ne change pas une équipe qui gagne

Meaning: Don't change something that's working.

Literally: You don't change a winning team

Example: “Les résultats sont excellents ; on ne change pas une équipe qui gagne.” — The results are excellent: if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Equivalents in English and German

Origin: Often heard in sport, and said of any arrangement that is working well.

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