Meaning of the word "good words without deeds are nothing but rushes and reeds" in English
What does "good words without deeds are nothing but rushes and reeds" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
good words without deeds are nothing but rushes and reeds
US /ɡʊd wɜrdz wɪˈðaʊt didz ɑr ˈnʌθɪŋ bʌt ˈrʌʃəz ænd ridz/
UK /ɡʊd wɜːdz wɪˈðaʊt diːdz ɑː ˈnʌθɪŋ bʌt ˈrʌʃɪz ænd riːdz/
Idiom
promises or kind words are useless unless they are followed by action
Example:
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He promised to help us, but good words without deeds are nothing but rushes and reeds.
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Don't just tell me you're sorry; good words without deeds are nothing but rushes and reeds.