How to Pronounce "swap horses in midstream"
expression
SWAWP HOR-siz in MID-streem
swOP HAW-siz in mid-STREEM
Definition
To change plans, leaders, or strategies while something important is already in progress, often seen as risky or unwise.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɑp/ /ˈhɔɹsəz/, /ˈhɔɹsɪz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈmɪdˌstɹim
British English
swˈɒp/ /hˈɔːsɪz/ /ˈɪn/ /mˈɪdstɹiːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWAWP HOR-siz in MID-streem
UK
swOP HAW-siz in mid-STREEM
Listen in Context
It's risky to swap horses in midstream during a big project.
We shouldn't swap horses in midstream right before the launch.
Changing our plan now would be like swapping horses in midstream.
"Don’t you think it’s too late to swap horses in midstream? We’re almost done!"