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English - United States - Extended English idiom corpus

fine words butter no parsnips

fine words butter no parsnips

Meaning

Good talk is not enough without action.

Usage example

Use "fine words butter no parsnips" when good talk is not enough without action.

Cultural context

A common English idiom or proverb included for public search discovery, learning, and IdiomBridge app promotion.

Related idioms

English - Zambia It takes a village. Lozi - Zambia Likaki linyau nyau. Spanish - Mexico Camarones que se duermen se los lleva la corriente. English - United States Do not count your chickens before they hatch.