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Explaining "Practice what you preach"
Reviewed and edited by 
Anwar Kareem 18/11/2024, 09:08
Anwar Kareem 18/11/2024, 09:08English.me team member
What does it mean?
The phrase means to act in accordance with the advice or principles that one advocates for others.
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Origin
The phrase likely derives from religious contexts, where it was important for religious leaders to follow the teachings they preached to their followers.
Examples of usage
- If you tell your children to be honest, make sure you practice what you preach and are honest with them too.
- He always advises others to take care of their health, but he should practice what he preaches and start exercising himself.
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