easier said than done
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/ˈiːzɪər ˈsɛd ðən ˈdʌn/
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A promise that sounds simple but proves hard to fulfill.
Examples
She warned me that easier said than done when I suggested fixing the old car myself.
He laughed, noting that starting a business is easier said than done.
The coach reminded the team that easier said than done if they wanted to win the championship.
When I asked my friend to help move the furniture, she replied, easier said than done, and offered to call a moving company.
The article pointed out that achieving work-life balance is easier said than done for most people.
Similar words
harder in practice
easier said than performed
easier said than carried out
easier said than achieved
Meanings
Examples
She warned me that easier said than done when I suggested fixing the old car myself.
The coach reminded the team that easier said than done if they wanted to win the championship.
He laughed, noting that starting a business is easier said than done.
When I asked my friend to help move the furniture, she replied, easier said than done, and offered to call a moving company.
The article pointed out that achieving work-life balance is easier said than done for most people.
Similar words
harder in practice
easier said than carried out
easier said than achieved
easier said than performed
FAQ
What does easier said than done mean?
It describes a promise that sounds simple but is hard to fulfill.
When should I use easier said than done?
Use it when something sounds easy in theory but is difficult in practice.
Can you give an example of easier said than done?
Someone might say, “Quitting smoking is easier said than done,” meaning it’s hard to actually quit.
What are some synonyms for easier said than done?
Synonyms include harder in practice, easier said than carried out, easier said than achieved, and easier said than performed.
Is easier said than done formal or informal?
It has a neutral register, so it fits both formal and informal speech.
What register does easier said than done have?
The idiom is used with a neutral register.
What domain is easier said than done used in?
It is common in everyday conversation.
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