actions speak louder than words
Meaning: The things that people do (actions) are more important than the things they say (words).
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: This expression implies that we can learn about a person's true intentions by looking at what they do rather than what they say.
More idioms — Daily Life
- all kidding aside — Speaking seriously.
- all thumbs — Uncoordinated and awkward, especially with one's hands.
- at loggerheads — In strong disagreement, in a quarrel; at an impasse.
- at one's wits' end — At a loss about what to do next; in a state of frustration.
- at the drop of a hat — On any pretext; without needing an excuse or reason.
- at the end of one's rope — No longer able to deal with a bad situation.
More English idioms
- all wet — Wrong to the point of being silly or unbelievable.
- ax to grind — A hidden reason for wanting something or for not liking someone or something.
- backhanded compliment — A criticism that is phrased in such a way that it appears to be a compliment.
- have bats in one's belfry — Harmlessly crazy or eccentric.
- beat a hasty retreat — To run very fast in the opposite direction.
- beat someone to the punch — To do something before someone else does it.
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