badlytimedswitch
nounUK /ˌbædliˈtaɪmd swɪtʃ/
US /ˌbædliˈtaɪmd swɪtʃ/
A badly timed switch is a change you make at the wrong moment.
Turning off the lights right before the magic show was a badly timed switch.
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2. A sudden change made when it causes the most trouble.
The badly timed switch of the rules confused everyone at the game.
3. A swap or replacement that happens too late or too early.
His badly timed switch to a new bike made him fall during the race.
4. A change of plans that ruins a good moment.
The badly timed switch to a sad song killed the party mood.