American Idioms and Expressions

Change Horses In Midstream Idiom

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change horses in midstream
What does change horses in midstream mean?
to make new plans or choose a new leader in the middle of an important activityThe company changed horses in midstream and totally changed their policy.
change horses in midstream
What does change horses in midstream mean?
to make new plans or choose a new leader in an activity that has already begunThey have decided to change lawyers but I told them that they should not change horses in midstream.
change horses in midstream
What does change horses in midstream mean?
to make new plans or choose a new leader in an activity that has already begun They have decided to change lawyers but I told them that they should not change horses in midstream.

change horses in midstream
What does change horses in midstream mean?
to make new plans or choose a new leader in the middle of an important activity The company changed horses in midstream and totally changed their policy.


Some Random Idioms
abs
What does "abs" mean?
abdominal muscles. Nice abs. You been working out?
(have the) cheek to do something
What does "(have the) cheek to do something" mean?
rudeness, impudenceThe woman had the cheek to tell me that she was sick and could not come to work today.
Keep your pants on
What does "Keep your pants on" mean?
Calm down, be patient.I will be off the telephone in a minute, so keep your pants on.
Appears to suggest that one should calm down because romance is not imminent.
Cheat death
What does "Cheat death" mean?
If someone cheats death, they narrowly avoid a major problem or accident.
LSD
What does "LSD" mean?
lysergic acid diethylamide
eleventh-hour decision
What does "eleventh-hour decision" mean?
a decision that is made at the last possible minute The government made an eleventh-hour decision to save the hospital.

able to breathe easily again
What does "able to breathe easily again" mean?
to be able to relax and recover from a stressful time or event My friend was able to breathe easily again when his company did not go bankrupt.

angel lust
What does "angel lust" mean?
death erection; male cadaver with an erection
lay down the law
What does "lay down the law" mean?
tell someone what to do by using your power or influenceThe new manager plans to lay down the law to the workers regarding long lunch breaks.
cut down on something
What does "cut down on something" mean?
to use less of somethingRecently the man has cut down on his smoking in order to become more healthy.
mistake (someone) for (someone) else
What does "mistake (someone) for (someone) else" mean?
think that one person is another personI mistook my friend's sister for someone else when I went to the airport.
pay an arm and a leg (for something)
What does "pay an arm and a leg (for something)" mean?
to pay a lot of money for somethingWe paid an arm and a leg for our new sofa.

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