walk the walk and talk the talk
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walk the walk and talk the talk(
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)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (colloquial) (idiom) (to live according to the principles you profess)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. decir lo que haces y hacer lo que dices (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Saying that you care about something isn't enough. You have to walk the walk and talk the talk.Decir que algo te importa no basta. Tienes que decir lo que haces y hacer lo que dices.
b. predicar con el ejemplo (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Dr. Richards is a man of his word. He really does walk the walk and talk the talk.El Dr. Richards es un hombre de palabra. De verdad predica con el ejemplo.
c. el movimiento se demuestra andando (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
This is a good idea, but it doesn't mean anything until it is put into action. Walk the walk and talk the talk.Es una buena idea, pero no significa nada hasta que esté realizado. El movimiento se demuestra andando.
d. en la cancha se ven los pingos (idiom) (River Plate)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
I don't trust any politician until he's made good on some of his promises. He has to walk the walk and talk the talk.No confío en ningún político hasta que haya cumplido algunas de sus promesas. En la cancha se ven los pingos.
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