actions speak louder than words

/ˈakʃənz spˈiːk lˈaʊdə ðɐn wˈɜːdz/

/ˈækʃənz spˈiːk lˈaʊdɚ ðɐn wˈɜːdz/

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used to say that people's actions show their true intentions or beliefs more clearly than their words

Examples

1. Actions speak louder than words when it comes to leadership.

2. Actions speak louder than words.

3. I hated having to feel obligated to go to events where I felt like I wasn't welcome because you could tell me hey, you're welcome to come over but if you don't include me in one way or another, actions speak louder than words, you know?

4. But when noting how often he'd hired Mangini, Belichick mentioned that actions speak louder than words.