Practice what you preach
Significado: To act according to your own advice or beliefs
A reminder that one should follow their own teachings or recommendations. Often used critically when someone's actions contradict their stated values.
Ejemplos
- You tell everyone to exercise, but do you practice what you preach? 你叫大家锻炼，可你自己做到了吗？Les dices a todos que hagan ejercicio, pero ¿predicas con el ejemplo?みんなに運動しろと言うけど、自分は実践しているの？모두에게 운동하라고 하면서, 본인은 실천하고 있어?
- A good leader should practice what they preach. 好的领导者应该言行一致Un buen líder debe predicar con el ejemplo良いリーダーは言行一致であるべきだ좋은 리더는 언행이 일치해야 한다.
- If you're going to give advice, practice what you preach. 如果要给建议，就先自己做到Si vas a dar consejos, predica con el ejemploアドバイスをするなら、まず自分で実践しなさい조언을 하려면 먼저 자신이 실천해야 한다.
Pronunciación
/ˈpræktɪs wɒt juː priːtʃ/
Guía de uso
Contexto: hypocrisy, consistency, leadership
Tono: challenging, critical
✓ Correcto
- Practice what you preach言行一致Predicar con el ejemplo言行一致にする말한 대로 행동해
- Do you practice what you preach?你自己做到了吗？¿Predicas con el ejemplo?あなたは自分の言う通りにしていますか？너는 말한 대로 하고 있어?
✗ Incorrecto
- Often used as criticism常用作批评Se usa a menudo como crítica批判として使われることが多い비판의 의미로 자주 사용됨
Errores comunes
- None—very clear meaning
Origen e historia
The sentiment appears in the Bible (Romans 2:21) and has been expressed in various forms throughout history. The current phrasing became common in the 19th century.
Etimología: Biblical concept, modern phrasing
Primera vez registrado: Concept ancient, phrase 19th century
Contexto cultural
Era: 19th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Common moral saying; Leadership discussions
Regional notes: Universal across English-speaking world.
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