English / proverb
Fine Words Butter No Parsnips
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Flattering promises or sweet words are useless without concrete action or practical help
In context
01
Your elaborate compliments about my wooden handicrafts are sweet, but fine words butter no parsnips unless you purchase one.
02
The community arts initiative collapsed because patrons gave endless praise, forgetting that fine words butter no parsnips without real financial support.
Synonyms
actions speak louder than words,talk is cheap,deeds not words
Antonyms
flattering speech,empty promises
Collocations
remember that fine words butter no parsnips,fine words butter no parsnips in practice,realize fine words butter no parsnips