What does it mean to close the car before the horse?

This word means that in some cases, people may encounter unpleasant situations.

It means that in some cases, people may encounter unpleasant situations, especially during travel or transportation. This idiom expresses a counterproductive situation through metaphor, in which "car" symbolizes progress or action and "horse" represents strength and ability. In the traditional explanation, if the horse is behind the car, that is, it is difficult for the horse to dodge behind, which is usually considered as an unlucky omen, which may lead to financial ruin or injury, and even life-threatening in serious cases.