Lock the stable door after the horse has bolted meaning
What does the saying 'Lock the stable door after the horse has bolted' mean?
Idiom: Lock the stable door after the horse has bolted
Meaning:
If someone takes action too late, they do this; there is no reason to lock an empty stable.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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