idiom
actions speak louder than words
AK-shunz SPEEK LOW-der than WERDZ
ˈækʃənz spiːk ˈlaʊdər ðæn wɜːrdzListen
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Syllable breakdown
actionsspeaklouderthanwords
Dictionary meaning
what a person does is a more reliable indicator of their values and intentions than what they say; in equality contexts, a reminder that stated commitments to diversity and inclusion must be backed by concrete policy changes, measurable targets, and accountability mechanisms rather than rhetorical gestures alone
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