English / proverb
Do as I Say, Not as I Do
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Common variation advising individuals to obey instructions rather than imitate flawed personal practices.
In context
01
The lead architect told junior developers to write rigorous automated tests, adding with a grin, 'Do as I say, not as I do.'
02
It is hard to build startup culture when leadership adopts a do as I say, not as I do mentality.
Synonyms
preaching water and drinking wine,double standard,insincere counsel
Antonyms
lead by example,authenticity,integrity
Collocations
adopt a do as I say not as I do mentality,reminder to do as I say not as I do,say do as I say not as I do