practise 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

verbpractise what one preaches (third-person singular simple present practises what one preaches, present participle practising what one preaches, simple past and past participle practised what one preached)

present singular third person practises what one preaches · participle present practising what one preaches · participle past practised what one preached · past practised what one preached

  1. UKalternativeAlternative spelling of practice what one preaches.

    You need to practise what you preach.

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