Meaning of 'Putting the cart before the horse'
What does the saying 'Putting the cart before the horse' mean?
Idiom: Putting the cart before the horse
Meaning:
When you put the cart before the horse, you are doing something the wrong way round.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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