“Speak one way and act another” nghĩa là gì?

“Speak one way and act another” -> nghĩa là nói một đằng làm một nẻo.

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All I want to say is, what happened to someone who wants everyone to be KIND, then turn around and act and talk this way. What happened to KINDNESS?????????? Speak one way and act another, so sad.

“Talk is cheap.” “Actions speak louder than words.” “You have to be willing to put your money where your mouth is.” “You can talk the talk, but can you walk the walk?” Phrases like these remind us that people nowadays are keenly aware of hypocrisy. They can smell it a mile away and love to point it out. If you consistently speak one way and act another, you won’t fool people for very long. You’ll be called out for the fraud that you are. 

"It deepens the distrust between students and administrators when they speak one way and act another, and this is an example," said Eric Holmberg, student body president. "It is hypocritical in the sense that the university is more fearful of challenge and discomfort than any student I know."

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