Meaning of the word "many words will not fill a bushel" in English

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many words will not fill a bushel

US /ˈmɛni wɜrdz wɪl nɑt fɪl ə ˈbʊʃəl/
UK /ˈmɛni wɜːdz wɪl nɒt fɪl ə ˈbʊʃl/
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Idiom

actions are more important than talk; talking about doing something is not the same as actually doing it

Example:
He keeps promising to help us, but many words will not fill a bushel.
Stop boasting about your plans; remember that many words will not fill a bushel.