put your money where your mouth is

USAGE NOTE
"Put your money where your mouth is" literally means "mettre son argent là où est sa bouche."
put your money where your mouth is
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
verb phrase
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An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
(to support what you say with money or action)
a. joindre le geste à la parole
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
If you really believe in this project, put your money where your mouth is.Si vous croyez vraiment en ce projet, joignez le geste à la parole.
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