Meaning of the word "a man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds" in English
What does "a man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds
US /ə mæn ʌv wɜrdz ænd nɑt ʌv didz ɪz laɪk ə ˈɡɑrdən fʊl ʌv widz/
UK /ə mæn ɒv wɜːdz ænd nɒt ɒv diːdz ɪz laɪk ə ˈɡɑːdn fʊl ɒv wiːdz/
Idiom
a person who makes many promises or talks a lot but does not take action is useless or unproductive
Example:
•
He keeps promising to fix the community center, but a man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds.
•
Don't just listen to his grand plans; remember that a man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds.