The Proof is in the Pudding.
English
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You can only tell if something is good by trying it.
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You can only tell if something is good by trying it.
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The true value or quality of something can only be judged by actually trying or experiencing it — not by how it looks or sounds.
The proof is in the pudding means that results matter more than promises or appearances.
It is used to emphasize that actions and outcomes are the real test of something's worth.
"Actions Speak Louder than Words"
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What people do is more telling and trustworthy than what they claim or promise
"Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover"
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You cannot know something's true quality or character from its external appearance alone
"The Proof is in the Pudding"
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The real test of quality or value comes from actual results, not appearances
Your pitch sounded impressive — how do we know it'll actually work for our business?
The proof is in the pudding — let's run a pilot and the results will speak for themselves.
He says he's completely changed and wants to try again.
The proof is in the pudding — give it time and watch what he does, not what he says.
The new policy sounds really promising on paper.
The proof is in the pudding — let's see how it performs in the real world.
