Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-the-cart-before-the-horse
idiom
/pʊt ðə kɑrt bɪˈfɔr ðə hɔrs/
Definition
To do or think about things in the wrong order or sequence.
Examples
- She started planning the wedding before he even proposed, really putting the cart before the horse.
- By investing in stocks before understanding the market, he was definitely putting the cart before the horse.
Meaning
It means to confuse the correct order of actions or events, doing something prematurely or inappropriately.
Synonyms
- misplace priorities
- reverse order
- act out of turn
