walk the walk

English

Verb

to walk the walk

Act consistently with one's claims. Follow through.
When it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, he talks the talk, but it remains to be seen if he can walk the walk.

Related terms

Translations

follow up on what one has promised

French: faut que les bottines suivent les babines (fr)

See also

money talks, bullshit walks

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