Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

put your money where your mouth is

idiom

/pʊt jɔːr ˈmʌni wɛr jɔːr maʊθ ɪz/

Definition

To back up one’s words with actions or to demonstrate one’s beliefs through financial support.

Examples

After years of promising to help the community, he finally decided to put his money where his mouth is and donate to the local charity.
If you believe in this project, it’s time to put your money where your mouth is and invest.

Meaning

This phrase suggests that people should support what they say with tangible actions, especially in terms of investing money into their beliefs or claims.