# easier said than done

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/easier-said-than-done
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

Easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish.

## Examples

- Losing weight is easier said than done.
- Everyone says I should just quit my job, but that is easier said than done.
- While the committee agreed that reforming the entire tax system was necessary, they soon realized such a massive undertaking was easier said than done.

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