put (something) into practice

phrase

: to use (something) in actual situations
Her advice is good, but it's hard to put into practice.

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“Put (something) into practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20%28something%29%20into%20practice. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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