Meaning of the word "advice is cheap" in English

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advice is cheap

US /ædˈvaɪs ɪz tʃiːp/
UK /ədˈvaɪs ɪz tʃiːp/
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Idiom

it is easy to give advice, but much harder to follow it or to act on it oneself

Example:
He told me to quit my job and travel, but advice is cheap when you don't have bills to pay.
I know you think I should confront him, but advice is cheap.