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Don't swap horses at midstream.

1. Proverb Do not try to choose or back a different political figure for an election after the decision has already been made or the position filled. Many people are dissatisfied with the senator's performance but will likely carry his party's support through to the next election—don't swap horses at midstream, as the saying goes.2. Proverb By extension, do not make major changes to a situation or course of action that is already underway. I'm really not confident in the strength of my essay, but I guess I just have to see this one through at this point. Like they say, don't swap horses at midstream.See also: horse, swap

Don't swap horses in the middle of the stream.

1. Proverb Do not try to choose or back a different political figure for an election after the decision has already been made or the position filled. Many people are dissatisfied with the senator's performance but will likely carry his party's support through to the next election—don't swap horses in the middle of the stream, as the saying goes.2. Proverb By extension, do not make major changes to a situation or course of action that is already underway. I'm really not confident in the strength of my essay, but I guess I just have to see this one through at this point. Like they say, don't swap horses in the middle of the stream.See also: horse, middle, of, swap

Don't swap horses in the middle of the river.

1. Proverb Do not try to choose or back a different political figure for an election after the decision has already been made or the position filled. Many people are dissatisfied with the senator's performance but will likely carry his party's support through to the next election—don't swap horses in the middle of the river, as the saying goes.2. Proverb By extension, do not make major changes to a situation or course of action that is already underway. I'm really not confident in the strength of my essay, but I guess I just have to see this one through at this point. Like they say, don't swap horses in the middle of the river.See also: horse, middle, of, swap

swap horses in midstream

1. To choose a new leader during a period of upheaval or uncertainty. The prime minister has been at the helm throughout the crisis. I just don't think we should swap horses in midstream.2. To make major changes to a situation or course of action that is already underway. We're about to close on the house, and my husband suddenly wants to swap horses in midstream and look at another property!See also: horse, midstream, swap

swap around

To exchange two or more people or things. A noun or pronoun can be used between "swap" and "around." We decided to swap our seats around to see if it affected the normal classroom discussion at all. Now, be sure not to swap around the dosages of these two medications, or you'll be in for a world of hurt! He swapped the two players around to confuse the other team.See also: around, swap

swap out

To replace or exchange someone or something with another person or thing. A noun or pronoun can be used between "swap" and "out." I think I just need to swap out the batteries for this to start working again. It's a bad sign that they've had to swap their goaltender out after just the first ten minutes of play.See also: out, swap

swap over

1. To exchange places, roles, or activities. I don't mind driving first—we can swap over once we're about halfway there. Well, originally I was in charge of marketing and Keith was in charge of sales, but we swapped over last fall.2. To change or revert to an alternative thing or system. He said we should swap over to gas heating because it's more efficient than electric. I have to swap the sound system over to a different power source. Thankfully the airline swapped us over to an earlier flight at no extra cost.See also: over, swap

swap for (someone or something)

1. To exchange or trade (something) for some period of time. A noun or pronoun can be used between "swap" and "for" to specify what is being traded or exchanged. A: "I really like the colored pencils you're using." B: "And I really like your markers. Let's swap for a while!" If you feel like you have an unequal relationship with your romantic partner, try swapping roles and responsibilities for a little while to gain some perspective from their point of view.2. To exchange or trade someone or something for someone or something else. A noun or pronoun is used between "swap" and "for." Want to swap your cupcake for my chocolate bar? He fantasized about swapping his mediocre life for that of his wealthy, successful neighbor. I can't believe the team swapped their star quarterback for some rookie no one's ever heard of.3. To initiate or solicit an exchange or trade with someone for something they possess. A noun or pronoun is used between "swap" and "for." Tommy always wants to swap me for the yummy treats my mom packs in my lunch. I would gladly swap you for your family—they're so normal compared to mine!See also: swap

swap notes

To share or exchange information (about someone or something) in a casual or informal manner. Opposing lawyers are always depicted as enemies on TV and in movies, but they are often friends outside of court who swap notes about other cases they're involved with. If you think that only guys swap notes on the people they've slept with, then you're just being naïve. Our exam is on Thursday, so Tom is coming over to swap notes and study with me.See also: note, swap

swap notes on (someone or something)

To share or exchange information (about someone or something) in a casual or informal manner. Opposing lawyers are always depicted as enemies on TV and in movies, but they are often friends outside of court who swap notes on other cases they're involved with. If you think that only guys swap notes on the people they've slept with, then you're just being naïve. Tom is coming over to swap notes on our physics exam.See also: note, on, swap

swap notes about (someone or something)

To share or exchange information (about someone or something) in a casual or informal manner. Opposing lawyers are always depicted as enemies on TV and in movies, but they are often friends outside of court who swap notes about other cases they're involved with. If you think that only guys swap notes about the people they've slept with, then you're just being naïve. Tom is coming over to swap notes about our physics exam.See also: note, swap

swap spit(s)

slang To kiss passionately and with an open mouth; to French kiss. I went to see a movie with Tom and Janet, but they spent the whole time swapping spits! A: "Did you get lucky on your date last night, dude?" B: "We swapped spit for a while, but that's about it."See also: swap

swap with (one)

To exchange or trade (someone or something) with one. A noun or pronoun can be used between "swap" and "with" to specify what is being exchanged or traded. I really like the colored pencils you're using. Will you swap with me? I know your family has been bugging you lately, but I'd swap mine with you any day. My brother wants to swap places with me for a while and see if anyone notices.See also: swap

swap notes (on someone or something)

to share information on someone or something. The two girls sat around swapping notes on guys they knew. The mechanics were swapping notes on rude customers they had dealt with in the last month.See also: note, swap

swap someone or something for (someone or something else)

to trade someone or something for someone or something else. I will swap my shortstop for your second baseman. There are times when I would gladly swap you for a new car—even an old car!See also: swap

swap someone or something with someone

to exchange a person or thing for someone else's person or thing. The representatives of the two countries swapped spies with each other. Can I swap jackets with you?See also: swap

swap with someone

to exchange someone or something with someone. I like yours better. I'll swap with you. If you don't want the sandwich you have, I will swap with you.See also: swap

change horses in midstream, don't

Also, don't swap horses in midstream. It's unwise to alter methods or choose new leaders during a crisis, as in I don't hold with getting a new manager right now-let's not swap horses in midstream. This expression was popularized (although not originated) by Abraham Lincoln in a speech in 1864 when he discovered that the National Union League was supporting him for a second term as President. See also: change, horse

change/swap horses in midˈstream

change to a different or new activity while you are in the middle of something else; change from supporting one person or thing to another: ‘I don’t believe in changing horses in midstream,’ he said. ‘Give this policy a chance before you think of changing it.’See also: change, horse, midstream, swap

change/swap ˈplaces (with somebody)

(of two people, groups, etc.) exchange seats, positions, situations, etc: The Smiths can afford to go away a lot because they haven’t got a family to bring up. But I wouldn’t want to change places with them. ♢ Can you see the whiteboard where you are, or would you like to swap places?See also: change, place, swap

swap around

v.1. To exchange some set of things, moving each into the position of another: I swapped the screws around in the holes until I had them all in the right places. We bought several books from the bookstore and swapped them around between us.2. To trade places: We each wanted to sit on the other side of the table, so we swapped around. I asked the man sitting in the window seat if he would swap around with me so I could see the ocean.See also: around, swap

swap out

v. To remove something and replace or exchange it: The program swapped out the contents of memory to make space for more data. I swapped the memory card out for a newer one.See also: out, swap

swap over

v.1. To exchange a part with some similar part: She swapped the flashlight's batteries over to see if the bulb had burned out. He swapped over the memory card for a new one.2. Chiefly British To exchange positions or functions: When we reach London, let's swap over; you drive and I'll read the map.See also: over, swap

swap notes (on someone or something)

tv. to share information on someone or something. The mechanics were swapping notes on rude customers they had dealt with in the past month. See also: note, on, someone, something, swap

swap notes

verbSee swap notes on someone or somethingSee also: note, swap

swap spits

tv. to kiss with someone. Tiffany and Wilbur were off somewhere swapping spits, I guess. See also: spit, swap

don't change/swap horses in midstream

Don’t change methods or leaders in the middle of a crisis. Although originating a quarter of a century earlier, the expression became famous through its use by President Lincoln in 1864 when he learned that his renomination for a second term was being backed by the National Union League. Several versions of his speech were recorded, some having it change and others swap.See also: change, horse, midstream, swap

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Swap

An arrangement in which two entities lend to each other on different terms, e.g., in different currencies, and/or at different interest rates, fixed or floating.

Swap

The exchange of two securities, interest rates, or currencies for the mutual benefit of the exchangers. For example, in an interest rate swap, the exchangers gain access to interest rates available only to the other exchanger by swapping them. In this case, the two legs of the swap are a fixed interest rate, say 3.5%, and a floating interest rate, say LIBOR + 0.5%. In such a swap, the only things traded are the two interest rates, which are calculated over a notional value. Each party pays the other at set intervals over the life of the swap. For example, one party may agree to pay the other a 3.5% interest rate calculated over a notional value of $1 million, while the second party may agree to pay LIBOR + 0.5% over the same notional value. It is important to note that the notional amount is arbitrary and is not actually traded.

swap

A contract in which two parties agree to exchange periodic interest payments. In the most common type of swap arrangement, one party agrees to pay fixed interest payments on designated dates to a counterparty who, in turn, agrees to make return interest payments that float with some reference rate such as the rate on Treasury bills or the prime rate. Also called interest rate swap. See also counterparty risk.

swap

To trade one asset for another. Also called exchange, substitute, switch.

Swap.

When you swap or exchange securities, you sell one security and buy a comparable one almost simultaneously.

Swapping enables you to change the maturity or the quality of the holdings in your portfolio. You can also use swaps to realize a capital loss for tax purposes by selling securities that have gone down in value since you purchased them.

More complex swaps, including interest rate swaps and currency swaps, are used by corporations doing business in more than one country to protect themselves against sudden, dramatic shifts in currency exchange rates or interest rates.

swap

the bilateral (and multilateral) exchange of a product, business asset, interest rate on a financial debt, or currency for another product, business asset, interest rate on a financial debt, or currency, respectively;

product swaps: individual A offers potatoes to individual B in exchange for a bicycle. See BARTER;
business asset swaps: chemical company A offers its ethylene division to chemical company B in exchange for B's paint division. This enables both companies to divest (see DIVESTMENT) parts of their business they no longer wish to retain while simultaneously entering, or strengthening their position in, another product area;
INTEREST-RATE swaps on financial debts: a company that has a variable-rate debt, for example, may anticipate that interest rates will rise; another company with fixed-rate debt may anticipate that interest rates will fall. It therefore contracts to make variable interest-rate payments to the first company and in exchange is paid interest at a fixed rate. Interest-rate swaps may be undertaken simultaneously on a variety of debt instruments thereby enabling corporate treasurers to lower the company's total interest payments;
currency swap: the simultaneous buying and selling of foreign currencies. This can take two main forms: a spot/forward swap (the simultaneous purchase or sale of a currency in the SPOT MARKET coupled with an offsetting sale or purchase of the same currency in the FORWARD MARKET); or a forward/forward swap (a pair of forward currency contracts involving a forward purchase and sale of a particular currency which mature at different future dates).

Currency swaps are used by firms which trade internationally to minimize the risk of losses arising from exchange rate changes (see EXCHANGE RATE EXPOSURE).

swap

the exchange of a product, interest rate on a financial debt, or currency for another product, interest rate on a financial debt, or currency respectively:

product swaps: individual A offers potatoes to individual B in exchange for a bicycle. See BARTER;
INTEREST RATE swaps on financial debts: a company that has a variable-rate debt, for example, may anticipate that interest rates will rise; another company with fixed-rate debt may anticipate that interest rates will fall. The second company therefore contracts to make variable-interest rate payments to the first company and in exchange is paid interest at a fixed rate. Interest rate swaps may be undertaken simultaneously on a variety of debt instruments, thereby enabling corporate treasurers to lower the company's total interest payments;
currency swaps: the simultaneous buying and selling of foreign currencies. This can take two main forms: a spot/forward swap (the simultaneous purchase or sale of a currency in the SPOT MARKET coupled with an offsetting sale or purchase of the same currency in the FUTURES MARKET); or a forward/forward swap (a pair of forward currency contracts, involving a forward purchase and sale of a particular currency which mature at different future dates).

Currency swaps are used by firms that trade internationally to minimize the risk of losses arising from exchange rate changes (see EXCHANGE RATE EXPOSURE). See DERIVATIVE.

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Don't swap horses at midstream.

Don't swap horses in the middle of the stream.

Don't swap horses in the middle of the river.

swap horses in midstream

swap around

swap out

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swap for (someone or something)

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swap notes on (someone or something)

swap notes about (someone or something)

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swap someone or something for (someone or something else)

swap someone or something with someone

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change horses in midstream, don't

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verb to give up in return for something else

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noun the act of exchanging or substituting

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noun an equal exchange

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verb exchange or give (something) in exchange for

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verb move (a piece of a program) into memory, in computer science

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