VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Change Horses in Midstream

Meaning:

Change plans or leaders in the middle of a process

Examples:

  • You don't want to change horses in midstream.
  • So we must continue the efforts that have been made to reduce deficits, not change horses in midstream.
  • It is rather a shame, though, that Mr Mandelson is leaving at this point; it means we have to change horses in midstream.