change horses in midstream
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To switch to a new approach or leader during a difficult situation
thay đổi phương pháp hoặc lãnh đạo trong tình huống khó khăn
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Examples
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “change horses in midstream” mean?
To switch to a new approach or leader during a difficult situation Literally: switch horses while crossing a river
Is “change horses in midstream” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.