본말전도가 · 본말전도를
putting the cart before the horse; getting priorities backward
Example
건강을 위해 운동하다가 다치면 본말전도예요.
If you get hurt while exercising for your health, you've got things backward.
Word parts
본 root+말 tip+전 topple+도 fall
Literally 'root and branch tip turned upside down.'
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