what does this mean - talk the talk and walk the walk?

Question

i have a vague idea but i just want to make sure about these american expressions. thanks.

Answer 1

It means don't be a hypocrite. Do as you tell other people to do. For example, don't tell someone that smoking is bad for them if you smoke yourself. Live your principles, don't just preach them.

Answer 2

Talk the talk means you are just a talker and have no interest or plans to do the job. Walk the talk means you have definite plans and you are serious to achieve what you set out to do.

Answer 3

Basically it means that if you are going to say something (talk the talk), then you need to follow through with it (walk the walk). For example, if you say that you are going to donate $50 to the Red Cross, then you need to do it.

Answer 4

John Wayne once said, If ya can talk the talk, ya better be able to walk the walk.. meaning, you better be able to back up whatever you say, and you better be aboveboard with whatever you say.

Answer 5

if you talk the talk and can't walk the walk it means you can dish it out but can't take it or the criticism that comes from opening your mouth

Answer 6

It means if your going to run your mouth, then you better be able to back up what you say with facts and knowledge

Answer 7

Don't just talk about the things that you can or will do. Actually do it.

Answer 8

It means to do what you say and say what you mean.

Answer 9

put your money where your mouth is . if you act like you can do something are you ready to prove it

Answer 10

If you say you can do something, you'd better be able to do it