switch tack

Frequency: 6.98.9 per million words

to quickly change one's approach or method

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Examples (10)

  • The politician decided to switch tack in the middle of the debate.
  • After the initial strategy failed, the team had to switch tack.
  • Perhaps it's time to switch tack and try a different approach to the problem.
  • She's known for her ability to quickly switch tack when faced with unexpected challenges.
  • If this method isn't working, we might need to switch tack entirely.
  • The company was forced to switch tack due to changing market conditions.
  • Don't be afraid to switch tack if your current plan isn't yielding results.
  • His sudden decision to switch tack caught everyone off guard.
  • We've been trying the same thing for too long; let's switch tack.
  • The negotiator cleverly managed to switch tack and regain the advantage.