American Idioms and Expressions

Actions Speak Louder Than Words Idiom

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actions speak louder than words
What does actions speak louder than words mean?
what you do is more important than what you sayThe politician promised to do many things but he never did anything. But actions speak louder than words and he lost the next election.

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rear
What does "rear" mean?
buttocks
play by ear
What does "play by ear" mean?
to play a musical instrument by remembering the tune and not by reading the music My sister learned to play the piano by ear when she was a child.

castles in the air
What does "castles in the air" mean?
daydreams My sister is always building castles in the air and is very unrealistic.
at a loss
What does "at a loss" mean?
to be in a state of uncertainity or bewildermentWe were at a loss about what to do with the computer that was having problems.
carry the day
What does " carry the day" mean?
to win or be successfulHis fine performance in our company carried the day for us.
How`s that?
What does "How`s that?" mean?
what did you say?"How`s that? I couldn`t hear you because the radio was too loud."
Is Saul also among the prophets?
What does "Is Saul also among the prophets?" mean?
It's a biblical idiom used when somebody known for something bad appears all of a sudden to be doing something very good.
clincher
What does "clincher" mean?
the last step; the final straw
hunk
What does "hunk" mean?
physically attractive, handsome male
sunny-side up
What does "sunny-side up" mean?
eggs that are fried on one side onlyWe asked for our eggs to be fried sunny-side up at the restaurant.
not have the stomach for (something)
What does "not have the stomach for (something)" mean?
to have no desire to do something because you think that it is unpleasant or wrong I do not have the stomach to talk with my friend about his work and financial problems.

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