If people are really interested in helping the underprivileged, they should put their money where their mouth is.
English Idioms & idiomatic expressions. 2014.
put your money where your mouth is — informal phrase used for saying that someone should do something, especially spend money, to show that they mean what they say instead of just talking about it The company claims to care about the environment, but it should put its money where… … Useful english dictionary
put (your) money where (your) mouth is — to do something rather than to just talk about it. I finally realized that I should stop complaining about the people who run our town, put my money where my mouth is, and run for office. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form put its money… … New idioms dictionary
put your money where your mouth is — If someone puts their money where their mouth is, they back up their words with action … The small dictionary of idiomes
put one's money where one's mouth is — 1. To support one s stated opinion by betting money 2. To give practical (esp financial) rather than merely hypothetical support • • • Main Entry: ↑money * * * informal take action to support one s statements or opinions … Useful english dictionary
put one's money where one's mouth is — ► put one s money where one s mouth is informal take action to support one s statements. Main Entry: ↑money … English terms dictionary
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is — Infobox Single Name = Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Artist = Jet from Album = Shine On B side = The Night Is Yours , Hold On , Snap Your Fingers (Barbardos demo) Released = 18 September 2006 Format = 7 CD Recorded = Summer 2006 Genre =… … Wikipedia
Put your money where your mouth is! — xclam. Stop talking big and make a bet! (From gambling. Can also be said to someone giving investment advice.) □ You want me to bet on that horse? Did you? Why don’t you put your money where your outh is? □ If this is such a good stock, you buy… … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
put your money where your mouth is — informal used for saying that someone should do something, especially spend money, to show that they mean what they say instead of just talking about it The company claims to care about the environment, but it should put its money where its mouth … English dictionary
put your money where your mouth is — pay what you offered, put up or shut up I accept your offer. Now put your money where your mouth is … English idioms
put your money where your mouth is — If someone puts their money where their mouth is, they back up their words with action. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
