Idiom:  (it's/that's) easier said than done

Meaning 

Idiom:  (it's/that's) easier said than done

  • difficult to do and involving a lot of effort
  • talking about something is not as difficult as doing it


Example sentences

— Eating healthy foods is unfortunately easier said than done.

— Sticking to a New Year’s resolution is easier said than done. Most people quit soon after starting.

— Becoming partner in a law firm is easier said than done.

— A: You should get a job at Microsoft or Apple. B: I'd love to but that's easier said than done.

— Booking new flights is easier said than done. We have three connecting flights to reschedule.

— I'm afraid finding another keynote speaker in less than a week is easier said than done.

— Getting into a really good medical school is easier said than done. There are many people who want to enter this profession.

— Congratulations on getting a 4.0 GPA. You made it look easy but I know it's easier said than done.

— We know how much you want to take tennis lessons this summer but finding the money right now is easier said than done

— We'd really like to see the play "Hamilton" on Broadway but getting tickets is easier said than done.

— I wish I could give you the secret to creating a 6-figure online business in a year. In reality it's easier said than done. Don't expect overnight success.

— Learning a foreign language at an advanced level is easier said than done. There are a lot of skills to master and a lot of vocabulary to learn.


Synonyms

  • be no joke
  • be slow going
  • be no tea party


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