to say one thing but do another

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To say one thing but do another

Description: This term refers to the act of expressing a certain intention or statement verbally but behaving or acting in a contradictory manner.

Senses and Usages:

idiom:
When someone says one thing but does another, it is often considered an act of hypocrisy or deceit.

Example Sentence: She promised to help him, but she said one thing and did another.
verb phrase:
To intentionally state one thing but perform actions contradictory to it.

Example Sentence: He always says he'll stop procrastinating, but he continues to say one thing and do another.
noun phrase:
A situation or behavior where words and actions do not align.

Example Sentence: The boss's say-one-thing-but-do-another attitude created mistrust among the employees.

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