Phrase guide

walk the walk

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To act consistently in line with one's claims; to follow through.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal, intransitive

Examples

  • When it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, he talks the talk, but it remains to be seen if he can walk the walk.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: faut que les bottines suivent les babines — follow up on what one has promised
  • Polish: przechodzić od słów do czynów — follow up on what one has promised
  • Polish: przejść od słów do czynów — follow up on what one has promised
  • Spanish: actuar — follow up on what one has promised
  • Spanish: cumplir — follow up on what one has promised
  • Spanish: efectuar — follow up on what one has promised