easier said than done
Definition of easier said than done
: not easy to do “We just need to raise the money.” “That's easier said than done.”
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easyplay easier
: causing or involving little difficulty or discomfort
: requiring or indicating little effort, thought, or reflection
: not severe : lenient
: easily
: without undue speed or excitement
: without worry or care
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doneplay
: past participle ofdo
: arrived at or brought to an end
: doomed to failure, defeat, or death
: gone by : over
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