Meaning of the word "fine words shall butter no parsnips" in English
What does "fine words shall butter no parsnips" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
fine words shall butter no parsnips
US /faɪn wɜrdz ʃæl ˈbʌtər noʊ ˈpɑrsnɪps/
UK /faɪn wɜːdz ʃæl ˈbʌtə nəʊ ˈpɑːsnɪps/
Idiom
nothing is achieved by empty promises or flattery; actions are more important than words
Example:
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He keeps promising a raise, but fine words butter no parsnips.
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I need to see results, because fine words butter no parsnips.