put one's money where one's mouth is
The idiom "put one's money where one's mouth is" encourages people to back up their words with actions or financial commitments.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To support one's statements or promises with actions or financial investments.
Example
- If you believe in the project, it's time to put your money where your mouth is and invest.
- She always talks about helping the poor; it's time she put her money where her mouth is.
B2Challenge
(informal)To prove one's claims or sincerity by taking tangible actions.
Example
- He says he's the best player on the team, but can he put his money where his mouth is?
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "put one's money where one's mouth is":
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