
better to have less thunder in the mouth, and more lightning in the hand
/bˈɛɾɚ tə hæv lˈɛs θˈʌndɚɹ ɪnðə mˈaʊθ ænd mˈoːɹ lˈaɪtnɪŋ ɪnðə hˈænd/
sentenceused to suggest that it is more effective and valuable to have tangible actions and accomplishments rather than merely impressive words or empty promises

well done is (much) better than well said
/wˈɛl dˈʌn ɪz mˈʌtʃ ɔːɹ bˈɛɾɚ ðɐn wˈɛl sˈɛd/
sentenceused 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

if ifs and ands were pots and pans (there'd be no work for tinkers' hands)
/ɪf ˈɪfs ænd ˈændz wɜː pˈɑːts ænd pˈænz ðɛɹd biː nˈoʊ wˈɜːk fɔːɹ tˈɪŋkɚz hˈændz ɔːɹ/
sentenceused to dismiss speculation and hypothetical thinking as useless, emphasizing the importance of focusing on practical and realistic solutions to problems
