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Egenskaper - Praktisk användbarhet

Dyka ner i engelska ordspråk som skildrar praktiskhet, som "vackra ord fyller inte magen" och "trädet känns igen på sina frukter".

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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

En människa bedöms efter sina handlingar,  inte sina ord

En människa bedöms efter sina handlingar, inte sina ord

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

Handlingar är mer värda än ord

Handlingar är mer värda än ord

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

Det verkliga värdet ligger i handlingar,  inte i ord

Det verkliga värdet ligger i handlingar, inte i ord

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

Vackra ord löser inte verkliga problem på egen hand

Vackra ord löser inte verkliga problem på egen hand

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

Den verkliga kvaliteten visar sig först i praktiken

Den verkliga kvaliteten visar sig först i praktiken

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

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

Det är lätt att prata,  handlingar är det som räknas

Det är lätt att prata, handlingar är det som räknas

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

En persons karaktär syns i resultaten av handlingarna

En persons karaktär syns i resultaten av handlingarna

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

Att göra väl är bättre än att tala väl

Att göra väl är bättre än att tala väl

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

Ord utan handling är inte mycket värda

Ord utan handling är inte mycket värda

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

Fokusera på praktiska lösningar i stället för spekulationer

Fokusera på praktiska lösningar i stället för spekulationer

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

En god avsikt kan värderas lika högt som själva handlingen

En god avsikt kan värderas lika högt som själva handlingen

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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