(idiomatic) To put things in the wrong order or with the wrong priorities; to put something inconsequential as more important than something more essential.

At an earlier or preceding time.

(obsolete) In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded. / (archaic, often followed by with) In a state of anticipation or preoccupation.

(transitive) To perplex, confuse (someone). / (transitive) To stupefy (someone), especially with alcohol.

(transitive) to kneel in front of someone or something, especially in order to worship or supplicate

One should not depend upon a favorable (and typically overoptimistic) outcome to one's plans until it is certain to occur.

(idiomatic) A period of peace before a disturbance or crisis; an unnatural or false calm before a storm.

(idiomatic) A phrase said to allow older people to go before younger ones.

(idiomatic) To think before taking action.

A happening; occurrence; chance; event.