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put the cart before the horse

 

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Term: "put the cart before the horse"


Description:

The phrase "put the cart before the horse" is an idiomatic expression that refers to a situation where someone has the order of actions or events reversed. It implies the act of doing or planning something in a way that is illogical, inefficient, or counterproductive.


Example Sentences:

1) As a designer, you should always consider the user experience first, rather than putting the cart before the horse and focusing solely on aesthetics.

2) John wanted to buy expensive furniture for his new apartment before even signing the lease - he was definitely putting the cart before the horse.

3) The teacher explained that learning advanced calculus before mastering basic arithmetic was like putting the cart before the horse.


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