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What does "easier said than done" mean?

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easier said than done

Definition:

easier to talk about something than to do

Usage:

formal and informal; used to describe something that looks easy, but is, in fact, difficult to do

Sample Dialogue:

A: What's a good way to increase my vocabulary?
B: Try to learn ten to fifeteen new words a week.
A: That's easier said than done.





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