Change horses in the midstream

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Change horses in the midstream [idiom]

to choose a different leader or policy during a time when serious problems are being dealt with

Example:

We cannot allow for any further unnecessary changes in the course of action from such a fickle director. Somebody should tell him that changing horses in the midstream is no longer acceptable.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

change horses in midstream

change horses in midˈstream idiom

to change to a different or new activity while you are in the middle of sth else; to change from supporting one person or thing to another

Collins Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

change horses in midstream

to stop using one system and start using another one, or to stop supporting one person and start supporting someone else.

I think we were very wise not to change horses in midstream.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

change horses in midstream

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Definition of change horses in midstream

: to choose a different leader or policy during a time when serious problems are being dealt with

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