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Easier said than done

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Easier said than done means that something may sound simple when people talk about it, but it is actually difficult to do in real life.

The saying has been used in English for centuries to point out the difference between giving advice and carrying out the action itself.

Saving money every month sounds good, but it is easier said than done.