Como Pronunciar "swap horses in midstream"
expression
SWAWP HOR-siz in MID-streem
swOP HAW-siz in mid-STREEM
Definição
To change plans, leaders, or strategies while something important is already in progress, often seen as risky or unwise.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈswɑp/ /ˈhɔɹsəz/, /ˈhɔɹsɪz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈmɪdˌstɹim
Inglês Britânico
swˈɒp/ /hˈɔːsɪz/ /ˈɪn/ /mˈɪdstɹiːm
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
SWAWP HOR-siz in MID-streem
UK
swOP HAW-siz in mid-STREEM
Ouça em Contexto
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!"