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lock the barn door after the horse is stolen What does lock the barn door after the horse is stolen mean?	be careful or try to make something safe after it is too late	If you try and prevent a flood after the rains have started it is like locking the barn door after the horse is stolen.
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Lock The Barn Door After The Horse Is Stolen Idiom