idiom
Talk is cheap
TOK iz CHEEP
/tɔːk ɪz tʃiːp/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
talkischeap
Dictionary meaning
Words and promises are easy to say but mean little without corresponding action; actions are the real measure of sincerity and commitment.
Examples
- The government promised reform again, but talk is cheap — we need to see results.
- Talk is cheap; show me the numbers.
Synonyms: actions speak louder than words
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