1) It is too late to shut the stable after the horse has been stolen.
贼走关门已嫌迟。
3) catching the thief by closing / blocking his escape route
关门捉贼
4) To close the door after the thieves are gone-too late
贼出关门
5) Lock the stable door after the horse has been stolen .
失马锁厩已嫌迟。
6) The thief escaped by the backdoor.
贼从后门逃走了。
补充资料:贼去关门
1.《景德传灯录.法瑫宗一禅师》:"僧曰:'若不遇于师,几成走作。'师曰:'贼去后关门。'"后因以"贼去关门"比喻出了事故才去防范。
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