easier said than done
idiom
: not easy to do
"We just need to raise the money." "That's easier said than done."
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However, being happy is often easier said than done.
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Meridith Alexander, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
While this may be easier said than done, tuning into your inner knowing can bring significant insights to the surface.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Given the difficulty of the competition, and how its appeal is rooted in the expertise on display, widening the pool of who can thrive in the wilderness may be easier said than done.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 13 June 2024
While easier said than done, grounding yourself is essential for reclaiming your sense of self.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
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Meridith Alexander, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
While this may be easier said than done, tuning into your inner knowing can bring significant insights to the surface.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Given the difficulty of the competition, and how its appeal is rooted in the expertise on display, widening the pool of who can thrive in the wilderness may be easier said than done.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 13 June 2024
While easier said than done, grounding yourself is essential for reclaiming your sense of self.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Easier said than done.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easier%20said%20than%20done. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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