C1idiominformalmoneyIELTS-friendly
put your money where your mouth is
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to show by actions, especially by paying, that you really believe what you say
Both 'your' words change together: 'its money where its mouth is'. Often a challenge to someone who talks but does nothing.
In context
If the government cares about clean air, it should put its money where its mouth is.
You say the startup will succeed, so put your money where your mouth is and invest.
More idioms about money
- a cash cowa product or business that steadily makes a lot of money
- a false economya way of saving money that ends up costing more later
- a gold minea business or thing that makes a lot of money, or a rich source of something
- a golden handshakea large sum of money paid to someone when they leave a job
- a money pitsomething, often a house or car, that costs you much more money than it is worth