The idiom "put the cart before the horse" warns against doing things in the wrong order, emphasizing the importance of proper sequencing and planning. It originates from the literal scenario of attaching a cart (which follows) in front of a horse (which leads). This idiom is used to caution against hasty or illogical actions where the logical order is reversed, leading to inefficiency or confusion.

What is the origin of the idiom "put the cart before the horse" and when to use it?

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Definition und Bedeutung von „ put the cart before the horse“ im Englischen

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