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Explaining "Practice what you preach"

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 18/11/2024, 09:08
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What does it mean?

Practice what you preach

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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