Fine words butter no parsnips meaning
What does the saying 'Fine words butter no parsnips' mean?
Idiom: Fine words butter no parsnips
Meaning:
This idiom means that it's easy to talk, but talk is not action.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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