idiom
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
AK-shunz speek LOW-der than wurdz
/ˈækʃənz spiːk ˈlaʊdər ðæn wɜːrdz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
actionsspeaklouderthanwords
Dictionary meaning
What someone actually does carries more weight and credibility than what they merely say.
Examples
- He promised to change, but actions speak louder than words, and his behaviour remained the same.
- Actions speak louder than words — donate your time, not just your opinions.
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