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Easier said than done
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Meaning/Usage
: This is used when something is easy to say but very hard to do.
Explanation
: This phrase is very literal. Often times people tell you to do something that sounds easy, but it is actually hard. So in response, you can say this phrase.
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That's
easier said than done
.
"
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It's a lot tougher than that. It's one of those things that are
easier said than done
.
"
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Michael thinks everything is so easy. He doesn't realize it's
easier said than done
.
"
A:
"
Do you do any stock trading?
"
B:
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No, but how hard could it be. Just buy when it goes down and sell when it goes up.
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A:
"
It's
easier said than done
.
"
Other Common Sentences
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It's harder than you think.
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It's not as easy as you think.
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If you think it's that easy, why don't you do it?
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