Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to put your money where your mouth is
idiom
tə pʊt jʊər ˈmʌni wɛr jʊər maʊθ ɪz
Definition
To support what you say with action or financial backing.
Examples
- If you really believe in this charity, then you should put your money where your mouth is and make a donation.
- He always talks about improving the community, but he needs to put his money where his mouth is and volunteer more.
Meaning
This phrase means that one should follow through on verbal claims by taking action or investing resources to demonstrate sincerity and commitment.
Synonyms
- Put up or shut up
- Talk the talk, walk the walk
- Back it up
