Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
run-before-you-can-walk
idiom
/rʌn bɪˈfɔːr juː kæn wɔːk/
Definition
To attempt to do something difficult before you are ready or sufficiently skilled.
Examples
- She wants to launch her own business before she even has any experience in marketing; it’s a classic case of running before you can walk.
- Don’t rush into those complex topics; remember what they say about running before you can walk—start with the fundamentals.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that one should not try to achieve something advanced without first mastering the basic skills or concepts.
Synonyms
- Get ahead of oneself
- Jump the gun
- Start with the advanced
