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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While easier said than done, grounding yourself is essential for reclaiming your sense of self.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
That may be easier said than done if the last few weeks are any indication.
—Caitlin Owens, Axios, 6 Sep. 2024
However, setting up an effective bedtime routine can be easier said than done.
—Vincent Iannelli, Parents, 30 July 2024
But that can be easier said than done, especially in the summer.
—Becca Stanek, theweek, 24 June 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
That may be easier said than done if the last few weeks are any indication.
—Caitlin Owens, Axios, 6 Sep. 2024
However, setting up an effective bedtime routine can be easier said than done.
—Vincent Iannelli, Parents, 30 July 2024
But that can be easier said than done, especially in the summer.
—Becca Stanek, theweek, 24 June 2024
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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 8 Nov. 2024.
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