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Etymology
Literally: “Fasten the throne [first], then engrave [it].”

Proverb

 * 1) prove that your claims are true or your sources reliable, before you draw deductions from them
 * 2) do not get into idle discussions about the details of something that is not even realistic or possible; (somewhat like) don't count your chickens before they're hatched