Easier Said than Done.
English
idiom
Something is more difficult to do than it is to talk about.
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Something is more difficult to do than it is to talk about.
Trusted by1M+English learners & teachers worldwide
Something that sounds simple to suggest but is much harder to do.
When you say something is easier said than done, you agree the idea makes sense but real life is messier.
It is used to soften advice that sounds too easy.
"No Easy Feat"
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Something that has been accomplished despite being genuinely difficult
"Easier on Paper"
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A plan or idea that looks good in theory but fails when applied practically
"Easier Said than Done"
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Acknowledging that something sounds simple but is actually hard to do
Just get the client to agree to the new pricing — it should be straightforward.
That's easier said than done — they've already pushed back twice this month.
You should just stop worrying about what people think.
Easier said than done — I've been working on that for years.
Couldn't you just start saving more each month?
Easier said than done when half your salary goes to rent.
