Actions speak louder.

Meaning: This means that what someone does is more important than what they say. It's like saying, Their behavior showed their true intentions.

Choice of Words: Actions represent things that someone does or the way that someone behaves, while speak means to communicate or express something using words. Louder means more loudly or in a way that is more noticeable. So, "Actions speak louder" means that what someone does or the way they behave can convey a stronger message than what they say.

Alternative Expressions

What you do is more important than what you say.

Meaning: This means that people will judge you more by what you do than by what you say.

Choice of Words: What refers to something specific that you're talking about. Do is a verb that means to take action. Is connects two things and shows that they're equal. More means to a greater extent or amount. Important means significant or valuable. Than compares two things. Say means to speak or utter words.

Your actions are more powerful than your words.

Meaning: This means that the things you do have a greater impact on others than the things you say.

Choice of Words: Actions are things you do, like running, jumping, or talking. Are connects two things and shows that they're equal. More means to a greater extent or amount. Powerful means having great force or influence. Than compares two things. Words are the sounds or symbols we use to talk or write.

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