easier said than done

idiom

: not easy to do
"We just need to raise the money." "That's easier said than done."

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That was going to be easier said than done against the Jets, who, before Monday, were the second-highest-scoring team in the NHL with an average of 3.60 goals per game. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025 Getting enough quality sleep is a whole lot easier said than done. Ashley Abramson, Allure, 13 Feb. 2025 Yet effective communication is often easier said than done. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, but finding the perfect gift for your Valentine or Galentine can be easier said than done. Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for easier said than done

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“Easier said than done.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easier%20said%20than%20done. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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