Definition of Put the cart before the horse

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To put things in the wrong order or with the wrong priorities; to put something inconsequential as more important than something more essential. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Put The Cart Before The Horse

put paid to
put pen to paper
put right
put somebody in his place
put someone's back up
put someone down as
put someone in his place
put someone in mind of
put someone in their place
put something behind one
put something into perspective
put that in your pipe and smoke it
put the bee on
put the blame on
put the boot in
put the cart before the horse (current term)
put the cat among the pigeons
put the clock back
put the clock forward
put the feedbag on
put the hammer down
put the kibosh on
put the pedal to the metal
put the plug in the jug
put the wind up
put through
put through its paces

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