English Explanatory Dictionary

never change a running system

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Do not change something while it is working (because there is a risk of breaking it).

Word forms

never change a running system

Etymology

From the field of computing, likely from German never change a running system.

Synonyms

if it ain't broke, don't fix it leave well enough alone
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