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easier said than done

idiom
Meaning

Easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish.


Examples
SIMPLE

Losing weight is easier said than done.

CONTEXTUAL

Everyone says I should just quit my job, but that is easier said than done.

COMPLEX

While the committee agreed that reforming the entire tax system was necessary, they soon realized such a massive undertaking was easier said than done.

Anchors to
Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    I see, said the blind man

    Expressing confusion.

  2. 02

    that's what she said

    A joking retort that draws attention to the possibility of sexual innuendo in what was just said.

  3. 03

    what someone said

    Used to indicate agreement, as if one would have wanted to say what a previous speaker has said, without change or qualification.

  4. 04

    when all is said and done

    In the end; ultimately.

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