Meaning of the word "change horses in midstream" in English

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change horses in midstream

US /tʃeɪndʒ ˈhɔːrsɪz ɪn ˈmɪdˌstriːm/
UK /tʃeɪndʒ ˈhɔːsɪz ɪn ˈmɪdˌstriːm/
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Idiom

to make major changes to plans or leadership in the middle of a project or activity

Example:
It's too late to change horses in midstream; we have to stick with our current strategy.
The team decided not to change horses in midstream, even though they were facing some challenges.