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What does the phrase don't change the horses mid-stream mean?

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∙ 11y ago
Updated: 11/13/2022

It would be foolish to stop in the middle of a stream or river to change horses.

The general idea is that once you have committed to a course of action it is better to continue than it is to change.

Used by Abraham Lincoln when he was trying for re-election...but not originated by him.

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