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Put the cart before the horse

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Sequence MattersPlay
The phrase emphasizes the importance of steps in a process. SlidePlan before you act, or you'll be putting the cart before the horse.
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Not LiteralPlay
The phrase is metaphorical, not referring to an actual cart or horse. SlideDeciding on a job title before the job role is like putting the cart before the horse.
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Cultural NuancePlay
It's an English idiom that might not translate directly in other languages. SlideHaving lived abroad, she knew saying 'put the cart before the horse' might confuse her non-English friends.