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easier said than done

something that you say when something seems like a good idea but it would be difficult to do. The doctor says I should stop smoking but that's easier said than done.

See also: done, easy

Enough said.

something that you say in order to tell someone that you have clearly understood what they have just said and do not need any more explanation. 'His father's a duke.' 'Enough said.'

See also: enough

Least said, soonest mended. (British & Australian, old-fashioned)

something that you say which means a bad event or situation can be forgotten more easily if you do not talk about it. I've always thought it best not to dwell on grievances too long. Least said, soonest mended.

See also: least, soon

No sooner said than done.

something that you say when something is done as soon as someone asks for it or suggests it. 'Would you mind closing the window for a while?' 'No sooner said than done.'

See also: done, sooner

there's [much/a lot etc.] to be said for something/doing something

something that you say which means that something has a lot of advantages. There's a lot to be said for living alone.

See also: lot, much

when all is said and done

something that you say when you are about to tell someone the most important fact in a situation. When all is said and done, a child's moral upbringing is the parents' responsibility.

See also: all, done

won't hear a word (said) against someone/something

if you won't hear a word said against someone or something, you refuse to believe anything bad about them. He's completely infatuated with the woman and won't hear a word said against her.

See also: against, hear, won't, word

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easier said than done

less difficult to talk about than to do. Gun control may be a good idea, but actually getting the guns out of the peoples' hands is easier said than done.

See also: done, easy

like I said

as I mentioned before. She said something about not being responsible for the problem, but like I said, I wasn't paying much attention.

See also: like

something to be said for something

reasons why something has advantages. There's a lot to be said for living alone. There is something to be said for a news organization that doesn't follow the network pack.

Usage notes: can also be used in a negative way: There is very little to be said for this argument.

when all is said and done

when everything has been considered. When all is said and done, we can't reduce the number of nurses without lowering the quality of patient care.

in the end

at the end of the day

in the final analysis

See also: all, done

you said it

I agree with you completely. You said it, Mac, she really is a terrific singer, and I worry that I won't be nearly as good.