English / proverb
It Isn't the Whistle That Pulls the Train
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Noisy talk, empty boasting, and outward display do not accomplish real work; genuine strength and labor do
In context
01
The startup founder generated immense media hype, but investors soon discovered that it isn't the whistle that pulls the train.
02
Stop squandering your hours giving flamboyant speeches; remember that it isn't the whistle that pulls the train.
Synonyms
actions speak louder than words,talk is cheap,substance over style
Antonyms
appearance defines reality,style triumphs over substance,empty talk suffices
Collocations
remember that it isn't the whistle that pulls the train,proves that it isn't the whistle that pulls the train,emphasize that it isn't the whistle that pulls the train