Put (one's) money where (one's) mouth is In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "put (one's) money where (one's) mouth is", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Katie Anh

2022-08-09 11:08

talk is cheap

Put (one's) money where (one's) mouth is spoken language verb phrase

To spend money or take some real action so as to support something one has been talking about.

It's time for the president to put his money where his mouth is and lower taxes.

If this is such a good stock, Why don't you put your money where your mouth is?

Let's see whether the new mayor will put his money where his mouth is and raise funds for schools in remote areas as he promised.

How could I know whether it is a good deal when you don't even put your money where your mouth is?

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