easier said than done
idiom
: not easy to do
"We just need to raise the money." "That's easier said than done."
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Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies might be facing calls for a dramatic overhaul after winning just one postseason game before being eliminated for the second straight year, but that’s easier said than done.
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Any New Year’s resolution that involves getting better sleep is a worthwhile endeavor that should be seen through — but that’s easier said than done without the proper setup.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Create explosive runs and turnovers, easier said than done, yes.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
But that’s easier said than done, based on Max’s previous attempts, which so far have been thwarted.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 Nov. 2025
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Any New Year’s resolution that involves getting better sleep is a worthwhile endeavor that should be seen through — but that’s easier said than done without the proper setup.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Create explosive runs and turnovers, easier said than done, yes.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
But that’s easier said than done, based on Max’s previous attempts, which so far have been thwarted.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Easier said than done.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easier%20said%20than%20done. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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