Easier said than done Meaning in English
expression
ˈiziɝ/ /ˈsɛd/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈdən
EE-zee-er SED than DUHN
ˈiːzɪɐ/ /sˈɛd/ /ðˈɐn/ /dˈʌn
EE-zee-uh SED than DUN
Definition
Used when something sounds simple, but is actually difficult to do.
Usage & Nuances
Informal expression, often used to respond when someone gives advice or tells you what to do. It’s usually said with a bit of resignation or humor.
Spanish: más fácil decirlo que hacerloPortuguese (BR): falar é fácil, fazer é difícilPortuguese (PT): dizer é fácil, fazer é que é difícilChinese (Simplified): 说起来容易做起来难Chinese (Traditional): 說起來容易做起來難Hindi: कहने में आसान है, करने में मुश्किलArabic: أسهل قولاً من فعلBengali: কথায় সহজ, কাজে কঠিন - বলা যত সহজ, করা তত নয়Russian: легче сказать, чем сделатьJapanese: 言うは易く行うは難しVietnamese: nói thì dễ, làm mới khóKorean: 말은 쉽지, 행동은 어렵다Turkish: söylemesi kolay, yapması zorUrdu: کہنے میں آسان، کرنے میں مشکلIndonesian: mudah diucapkan, sulit dilakukan
Example Sentences
Quitting sugar is easier said than done.
basic
Moving to a new country is easier said than done.
basic
Eating healthy every day is easier said than done.
basic
You think fixing this old car is simple? That’s easier said than done.
natural
“Just relax and forget about it.” Well, that’s easier said than done.
natural
He says we should just ask for a raise. That’s easier said than done these days.
natural