Fine words butter no parsnips.
口惠而實不至。
| 發 音 | Pronounce
kǒu huì ér shí bù zhì |
|---|---|
| 解 釋 | Explanation
在口頭上許人以好處，卻沒有付諸實踐。《禮記．表記》：「口惠而實不至，怨菑及其身。」清．紀昀《閱微草堂筆記．卷三．灤陽消夏錄三》：「每遇機緣，輒無成就。干祈於人，率口惠而實不至。」 |
| 英文解釋 | Promises do not ensure that something will happen. |
| 英文造句 | Sue: Tom promised he would buy me any house I want if I marry him! Jane: Fine words butter no parsnips. |
