English / proverb
Hic Rhodus, Hic Salta
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A classical Latin proverb meaning 'Here is Rhodes, jump here!'—challenging someone to prove their boasted abilities right here and now rather than talking.
In context
01
You claim you can code the entire security architecture in one night; well, hic Rhodus, hic salta—show us on this laptop.
02
When the candidate bragged about his miraculous leadership skills, the hiring board responded with 'Hic Rhodus, hic salta' and gave him a live case study.
Synonyms
Put up or shut up,prove it now,actions speak louder than words
Antonyms
Empty bragging,idle promises,unverified claims
Collocations
Demand hic Rhodus hic salta,declare hic Rhodus hic salta,test with hic Rhodus hic salta