SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 195

SSC Stenographer - 12 Sep 2026 - Shift 1 • English • Q195

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To put the cart before the horse

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer: To do things in the wrong order
Explanation
• The idiom "to put the cart before the horse" means to do things in reverse or the wrong sequence, tackling the outcome before dealing with the essential preliminary steps.
• Example: Buying furniture before renting an apartment is truly putting the cart before the horse.