Easier said than done meaning
What does the saying 'Easier said than done' mean?
Idiom: Easier said than done
Meaning:
If something is easier said than done, it is much more difficult than it sounds. It is often used when someone advises you to do something difficult and tries to make it sound easy.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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