Meaning of 'Run before you can walk'
What does the saying 'Run before you can walk' mean?
Idiom: Run before you can walk
Meaning:
If someone tries to run before they can walk, they try to do something requiring a high level of knowledge before they have learned the basics.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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