change horses in the middle of a stream

change horses in the middle of a stream or change horses in midstream  {v. phr.}
To make new plans or choose a new leader in the middle of an important activity.
When a new President is to be elected during a war, the people may decide not to change horses in the middle of a stream.
Categories: verb
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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