Put the Cart Before the Horse.
English
idiom
To do things in the wrong order.
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To do things in the wrong order.
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To do things in the wrong order by acting before the necessary preparation is done.
When you put the cart before the horse, you rush ahead to a later step without completing the earlier ones first.
It is used when someone moves too fast or skips important groundwork.
"Jump the Gun"
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To act too soon before the right moment has arrived
"Bite Off More Than You Can Chew"
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To take on more than you can handle
"Put the Cart Before the Horse"
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To do steps in the wrong order without proper preparation
I think we're putting the cart before the horse by hiring before the funding is confirmed.
Fair point — let's wait until the deal is signed before we post the roles.
I'm already planning the wedding and he hasn't even proposed yet.
That's a little putting the cart before the horse, don't you think?
I ordered all the furniture before measuring the room — I really put the cart before the horse.
Let's hope everything fits, or you'll be returning a lot of stuff.
