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Actions speak louder than words meaning

What does the saying 'Actions speak louder than words' mean?

Idiom: Actions speak louder than words

Meaning:

This idiom means that what people actually do is more important than what they say- people can promise things but then fail to deliver.
Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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