Meaning of the word "put the cart before the horse" in English
What does "put the cart before the horse" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
put the cart before the horse
US /pʊt ðə kɑrt bɪˈfɔr ðə hɔrs/
UK /pʊt ðə kɑrt bɪˈfɔr ðə hɔrs/
Idiom
1.
to do things in the wrong order
Example:
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You're putting the cart before the horse by buying furniture before you've even found an apartment.
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Let's not put the cart before the horse; we need to plan the budget first.
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