Walk the walk
phrase
To back up one's talk with actions.
He always talks about being a good citizen, but can he walk the walk?
Often appears as...
- talk the talk
- walk the walk
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To behave or act according to one's principles, beliefs or professions.
Not everyone in the church is walking the walk.
Often appears as...
- walk the walk of faith
- truly walk the walk
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To back up one's talk with actions.
He always talks about being a good citizen, but can he walk the walk?
Often appears as...
- talk the talk
- walk the walk
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To behave or act according to one's principles, beliefs or professions.
Not everyone in the church is walking the walk.
Often appears as...
- walk the walk of faith
- truly walk the walk
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Action Validity
The phrase emphasizes that actions are more credible than just words.
She claimed to be environmentally conscious, and indeed, she walks the walk by using public transport.
Pro Tip 2/3Sincerity Check
Use it to question whether someone’s actions match their statements.
You said you'd help the homeless, but it's time to walk the walk.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
'Walk the walk' is metaphorical; it's not about actual walking.
He talks a lot about team spirit, now he has to walk the walk during the project.
Pro Tip 1/3Action Validity
The phrase emphasizes that actions are more credible than just words.
She claimed to be environmentally conscious, and indeed, she walks the walk by using public transport.
Pro Tip 2/3Sincerity Check
Use it to question whether someone’s actions match their statements.
You said you'd help the homeless, but it's time to walk the walk.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
'Walk the walk' is metaphorical; it's not about actual walking.
He talks a lot about team spirit, now he has to walk the walk during the project.
Pro Tip 1/3Action Validity
The phrase emphasizes that actions are more credible than just words.
She claimed to be environmentally conscious, and indeed, she walks the walk by using public transport.
Pro Tip 2/3Sincerity Check
Use it to question whether someone’s actions match their statements.
You said you'd help the homeless, but it's time to walk the walk.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
'Walk the walk' is metaphorical; it's not about actual walking.
He talks a lot about team spirit, now he has to walk the walk during the project.
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