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1. 1

   used for saying that someone should do something, especially spend money, to show that they mean what they say instead of just talking about it

   The company claims to care about the environment, but it should put its money where its mouth is.

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   Ways of encouraging or telling someone to do something

   I wish

   go for it

   don’t hesitate to do something

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Definition and synonyms of put your money where your mouth is from the online English dictionary from Macmillan Education.

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