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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When will Republicans pass much of Trump’s agenda? House GOP leadership has been optimistic that Republicans could pass legislation to enact Trump’s tax and spending priorities before summer – but some Republicans have acknowledged the task would be easier said than done.
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Aris Folley, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
History notwithstanding, that may be 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.
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Aris Folley, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
History notwithstanding, that may be easier said than done.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
Some may even be harmful Come to terms with it: While easier said than done, accepting your hair loss is important
Collagen Alternatives for Hair Regrowth
Supporting your body's natural collagen production is an alternative to taking collagen externally.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
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
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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 11 Apr. 2025.
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