put the cart before the horse
本末倒置、弄错顺序
口语·表达顺序错误
英文释义
to do things in the wrong order or with the wrong priorities; to do something before it should be done
例句
You're putting the cart before the horse by buying furniture before the house.
典故来源
源自16世纪谚语，马车应在前马在后，颠倒顺序则不合理。