practicing what one preaches

A form of practice what one preaches — To act in accordance with the advice and teachings one gives to others.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of practice what one preaches
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practicing what one preaches. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/practicing%20what%20one%20preaches

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