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in_the_loop_584 to support what one is saying by risking or spending money (sentences 1 and 2); to demonstrate in action what one says one can do (sentence 3) Compare to: actions speak louder than words Money

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PUT (ONE’S) MONEY WHERE (ONE’S) MOUTH IS The mayor was always talking about doing something good for the homeless people in our city. All we had heard so far was talk, so at the next city council meeting we asked her to put her money where her mouth was and actually do something constructive.They talked so much about wanting to help us get a good start in life that I finally said, “Why don’t you put your money where your mouth is?”Jeffrey talks a lot about how he can drive faster than anyone else in his new sports car, but I wonder if he’s willing to put his money where his mouth is and actually race against someone. The expression is used to challenge someone who talks a lot about doing or being able to do something, but who never actually does anything to demonstrate it.

Id	in_the_loop_584
Idiom	PUT (ONE’S) MONEY WHERE (ONE’S) MOUTH IS
Definition	to support what one is saying by risking or spending money (sentences 1 and 2); to demonstrate in action what one says one can do (sentence 3)
Examples	The mayor was always talking about doing something good for the homeless people in our city. All we had heard so far was talk, so at the next city council meeting we asked her to put her money where her mouth was and actually do something constructive. They talked so much about wanting to help us get a good start in life that I finally said, “Why don’t you put your money where your mouth is?” Jeffrey talks a lot about how he can drive faster than anyone else in his new sports car, but I wonder if he’s willing to put his money where his mouth is and actually race against someone.
Cross-Refs	Compare to: actions speak louder than words
Extra Info	The expression is used to challenge someone who talks a lot about doing or being able to do something, but who never actually does anything to demonstrate it.
Category	Money

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