close the stable door after the horse has bolted in German

close the stable door after the horse has bolted in German is den Brunnen zudecken, wenn das Kind hineingefallen ist.

close the stable door after the horse has bolted in German

den Brunnen zudecken, wenn das Kind hineingefallen ist

verb

(idiomatic) To attempt to prevent a problem that has already occurred; to design and implement a preventive mechanism that is too late (after the first failure instead of before).

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "close the stable door after the horse has bolted" in German?

"close the stable door after the horse has bolted" in German is den Brunnen zudecken, wenn das Kind hineingefallen ist.

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