Meaning of 'Practise what you preach'
What does the saying 'Practise what you preach' mean?
Idiom: Practise what you preach
Meaning:
If you practise what you preach, you do what you say other people should do.
(In American English, the verb is 'practice')
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Religion |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
(In American English, the verb is 'practice')
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