How to Pronounce "don't put the cart before the horse"
expression
Definition
This expression means to do things in the wrong order, especially by focusing on the result before you have prepared the necessary steps.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɑɹt/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɔɹs
British English
dəʊnt/ /pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɑːt/ /bɪfˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɔːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOHNT puht thuh KART bee-FOR thuh HORS
UK
DOHNT puht thuh KAHT bif-AW thuh HAWSS
Listen in Context
Don't put the cart before the horse—finish your homework before watching TV.
We shouldn't put the cart before the horse and buy decorations before booking a party venue.
Don't put the cart before the horse by spending money before you get your paycheck.
You're talking about selling products before you even have a design—don't put the cart before the horse.