Proof of the pudding is in the eating meaning
What does the saying 'Proof of the pudding is in the eating' mean?
Idiom: Proof of the pudding is in the eating
Meaning:
This means that something can only be judged when it is tested or by its results. (It is often shortened to 'Proof of the pudding'.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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