B1💬 Everyday Life
Mettere il carro davanti ai buoi
To put the cart before the horse
Literal Translation
"To put the cart before the oxen"
What it means
To put the cart before the horse
Example in context
"Stai già parlando del matrimonio dopo un solo appuntamento? Stai mettendo il carro davanti ai buoi."
"You're already talking about marriage after one date? You're putting the cart before the horse."
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