(n,vs,adj-no) (1) falling down
tumbling
overturning
turning over
(2) reversing
inverting
inversion
(3) getting upset
(P)
(n) (Buddh) cognitive distortion
(n,vs) reversing the order of (relative) importance (of)
putting the cart before the horse
the tables being turned
mistaking the insignificant for the essential
mistaking the means for the end
(n,vs) reversing the order of (relative) importance (of)
putting the cart before the horse
the tables being turned
mistaking the insignificant for the essential
(n,vs,adj-no) failing to properly evaluate the (relative) importance (of)
putting the cart before the horse
mistaking the cause for the end
mistaking the insignificant for the essential
getting one's priorities backwards
(exp) to be upset
to be flurried
to be frightened (out of one's wits)