Every time I have ever used that phrase I have gotten it wrong, even when I specifically think about it beforehand and resolve not to get it wrong this time. I think it’s because there are two related sayings, “keep the horse before the cart” and “don’t put the cart before the horse”, and I always sort of combine them.
Some (who have a different attitude towards ambition) would perhaps consider the mistaken version appropriate!
Some (who have a different attitude towards ambition) would perhaps consider the mistaken version appropriate!