English / proverb
Do What I Say, Not What I Do
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Advice given by someone acknowledging their own hypocritical behavior while urging obedience to their words.
In context
01
A leader who smokes while preaching wellness is merely saying: do what I say, not what I do.
02
To leave a genuine legacy, you must inspire by example rather than relying on 'do what I say, not what I do.'
Synonyms
hypocritical advice,double standard,preach water and drink wine
Antonyms
lead by example,practice what you preach,walk the talk
Collocations
an attitude of do what I say,classic do what I say,preach do what I say