easier said than done

phrase

: not easy to do
"We just need to raise the money." "That's easier said than done."

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Roberts knew to drown out the noise, but that’s easier said than done in an age when seemingly every move is criticized by your local armchair GM. Katie Woo, New York Times, 13 July 2026 But that’s easier said than done. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Feb. 2026 And the quality of preschool can vary drastically depending on where someone lives, making that goal a lot easier said than done. Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026 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. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for easier said than done

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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 26 Jul. 2026.

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