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背中で語る
せなかでかたる
1. [exp,v5r] [id]
▶ to let one's actions do the talking
▶ to lead by example
▶ to walk the talk

Conjugations


History:
4. A 2023-11-23 06:05:20  Stephen Kraus <...address hidden...>
  Diff:
@@ -12,0 +13 @@
+<misc>&id;</misc>
3. A 2023-11-23 05:34:55  Jim Breen <...address hidden...>
2. A* 2023-11-22 07:58:25  Syed Raza <...address hidden...>
  Refs:
* https://nativecamp.net/blog/20231109-lead_by_example

背中で語る 12,051
  Diff:
@@ -12 +12,4 @@
-<gloss>to show feelings and will with actions and attitudes rather than with words</gloss>
+<pos>&v5r;</pos>
+<gloss>to let one's actions do the talking</gloss>
+<gloss>to lead by example</gloss>
+<gloss>to walk the talk</gloss>
1. A* 2023-10-24 03:45:23  solo_han
  Refs:
https://ej.alc.co.jp/entry/20231006-actions-speak-louder-than-words
  Comments:
口で言うことよりも行動や態度で感情や意志を示すこと

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