To change one’s tack

To try a different method to deal with the same problem

I’ve written twice and received no reply, so I might change tack and call her.

Cambridge Dictionary

It means altering one’s approach or strategy, especially in a discussion or negotiation.

In het Nederlands
“Het geweer van schouder veranderen”
“het roer omgooien”
“een andere koers varen”

In this context, it can be used to convey the idea of changing one’s strategy or approach.

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