Actions speak louder than words meaning
What does the saying 'Actions speak louder than words' mean?
Idiom: Actions speak louder than words
Meaning:
This idiom means that what people actually do is more important than what they say- people can promise things but then fail to deliver.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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