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Χαρακτηριστικά - Πρακτικότητα

Βουτήξτε στα αγγλικά παροιμίες που απεικονίζουν την πρακτικότητα, όπως "τα ωραία λόγια δεν γεμίζουν την κοιλιά" και "το δέντρο γνωρίζεται από τον καρπό του".

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a man is judged by his deeds, not by his words

used to imply that a person's true character is revealed through their actions, rather than their words or promises

Ο άνθρωπος κρίνεται από τις πράξεις του,  όχι από τα λόγια του

Ο άνθρωπος κρίνεται από τις πράξεις του, όχι από τα λόγια του

Ex: The politician promised to lower taxes, but the people knew that a man is judged by his deeds, not by his words, and voted for the candidate with a proven track record of following through on promises. 
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better to have less thunder in the mouth, and more lightning in the hand

used to suggest that it is more effective and valuable to have tangible actions and accomplishments rather than merely impressive words or empty promises

Οι πράξεις αξίζουν περισσότερο από τα λόγια

Οι πράξεις αξίζουν περισσότερο από τα λόγια

Ex: The artist talked about their talent, but better to have less thunder in the mouth, and more lightning in the hand - we need to see their actual work to determine their true abilities. 
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deeds are fruits, words are but leaves

used to imply that the value of a person's actions is more significant than their words, which are merely superficial

Η πραγματική αξία βρίσκεται στις πράξεις,  όχι στα λόγια

Η πραγματική αξία βρίσκεται στις πράξεις, όχι στα λόγια

Ex: John always promises to help, but he never shows up.  Remember, deeds are fruits, words are but leaves. 
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fair words fill not the belly

used to suggest that although kind or flattering words may be pleasing, they do not provide practical benefits or solve real problems

Τα όμορφα λόγια από μόνα τους δεν λύνουν πραγματικά προβλήματα

Τα όμορφα λόγια από μόνα τους δεν λύνουν πραγματικά προβλήματα

Ex: The politician gave a great speech about improving education, but fair words fill not the belly, and the schools in our district are still underfunded and understaffed. 
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the proof of the pudding is in the eating

used to imply that the true value or quality of something can only be judged by experiencing it or putting it into practice

Η πραγματική ποιότητα φαίνεται μόνο στην πράξη

Η πραγματική ποιότητα φαίνεται μόνο στην πράξη

Ex: The job candidate's resume looked impressive, but the proof of the pudding is in the eating, and we need to see how well they perform in a real work setting. 
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talk is cheap
talk is cheap
[πρόταση]

used to imply that words are easy to say, but they may not always be backed up by action or substance, and therefore, they may lack value or credibility

Τα λόγια είναι εύκολα,  οι πράξεις είναι που μετρούν

Τα λόγια είναι εύκολα, οι πράξεις είναι που μετρούν

Ex: The CEO gave a great speech about the company's commitment to social responsibility, but talk is cheap unless they start implementing concrete actions to reduce their carbon footprint. 
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a tree is known by its fruit

used to suggest that a person's true character or worth can be judged by the results of their actions or behavior

Ο χαρακτήρας ενός ανθρώπου φαίνεται από τα αποτελέσματα των πράξεών του

Ο χαρακτήρας ενός ανθρώπου φαίνεται από τα αποτελέσματα των πράξεών του

Ex: His kind and helpful nature is evident in the way he treats others.  Truly, a tree is known by its fruit. 
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well done is (much|) better than well said

used to imply that actions are more valuable than mere words, and that it is better to demonstrate one's abilities or intentions through deeds or accomplishments rather than just talking about them

Το να πράττεις καλά είναι καλύτερο από το να μιλάς καλά

Το να πράττεις καλά είναι καλύτερο από το να μιλάς καλά

Ex: The salesperson made many promises about the product, but well done is better than well said, and the positive reviews and repeat customers were a better indication of the product's quality. 
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words are but wind (, but blows unkind|)

used to emphasize that talk or promises alone do not hold much value without accompanying actions or follow-through

Τα λόγια χωρίς πράξεις έχουν μικρή αξία

Τα λόγια χωρίς πράξεις έχουν μικρή αξία

Ex: The friend promised to help with the move, but words are but wind, and they didn't show up on the day of the move. 
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if ifs and ands were pots and pans (there'd be no work for tinkers' hands|)

used to dismiss speculation and hypothetical thinking as useless, emphasizing the importance of focusing on practical and realistic solutions to problems

Εστίασε σε πρακτικές λύσεις αντί για υποθέσεις

Εστίασε σε πρακτικές λύσεις αντί για υποθέσεις

Ex: The politician dismissed the opposition's hypothetical scenarios, reminding him that if ifs and ands were pots and pans, they would have already solved the country's problems, and that they needed to focus on practical solutions instead of empty promises. 
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take the will for the deed

used to suggests that the thought or intention of doing something is as valuable as actually carrying it out

Η καλή πρόθεση μπορεί να θεωρηθεί εξίσου σημαντική με την πράξη

Η καλή πρόθεση μπορεί να θεωρηθεί εξίσου σημαντική με την πράξη

Ex: Although Sarah wasn't able to attend the event, her friends were grateful for her sincere apologies, and decided to take the will for the deed. 
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