1) To close the door after the thieves are gone-too late
贼出关门
3) catching the thief by closing / blocking his escape route
关门捉贼
4) It is too late to shut the stable after the horse has been stolen.
贼走关门已嫌迟。
5) Shut the barn after the horse is stolen.
贼去关门;亡羊补牢。
6) Lock the stable door after the horse has been stolen.
贼去关门。;亡羊补牢未为晚矣。
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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