practice what one preaches
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English[edit]
Verb[edit]
practice what one preaches (third-person singular simple present practices what one preaches, present participle practicing what one preaches, simple past and past participle practiced what one preached)
- (American spelling) To act in harmony with one's teachings and advice.
Usage notes[edit]
- Often used as a retort to a hypocritical critic.
Alternative forms[edit]
Translations[edit]
act in harmony with one's teachings
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