ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS >> the things that people do (actions) are more important than the things they say (words)
1. She’s promised to be nicer to her sister from now on, but actions speak louder than words.
2. Every politician will claim that he or she cares about the problems of the average person, but actions speak louder than words.
This expression implies that we can learn about a person’s true intentions by looking at what they do rather than what they say. Can you use it in a sentence?
DEAL WITH is a very popular phrasal verb in English.
1. It means to face a challenging situation. (usually a hard, negative or pessimistic tone)
ex. I have to deal with cleaning the house and cooking before the guests arrive.
(notice that after "deal with", it's common to find a GERUND (a verb form with -ing that is functioning a noun)
2. It's also used say what something is about. (descriptive tone)
ex. This book deals with the early Renaissance painters.
3. And it's used to describe with whom (people) someone must interact. (descriptive tone)
ex. As a teacher, I deal with students from all over the world.
Could you "deal with" using DEAL WITH in a sentence? Give it try. Good luck!
