Meaning of 'Close the stable door after the horse has bolted'
What does the saying 'Close the stable door after the horse has bolted' mean?
Idiom: Close the stable door after the horse has bolted
Meaning:
If people try to fix something after the problem has occurred, they are trying to close the stable door after the horse has bolted.
'Close the barn door after the horse has bolted' is alternative, often used in American English.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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