The origin of the idiom "run before someone can walk" is not very well documented, but it is used to caution against trying to do something beyond one's current level of skill or understanding. This phrase implies that it is important to learn and practice the fundamentals before attempting more advanced tasks.

What is the origin of the idiom "run before someone can walk" and when to use it?

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to [run] before {sb} (can|could) walk

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Определение и значение слова « run before somebody can walk» на английском языке

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