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proof is in the pudding Prov. You cannot be sure that you have succeeded until you have examined the result of your efforts. Jill: I think we've done a good job of fixing the lawn mower. Jane: Well, the proof is in the pudding. We haven't tried to mow the lawn with it yet. See also: pudding The proof of the pudding is in the eating. Prov. You don't know the quality of something until you have tried it or experienced it. Theory says that this material will produce a superior widget, but the proof of the pudding is in the eating. The proof of the pudding (is in the eating). something that you say which means that you cannot judge the value of something until you have tried it I've read the proposal and it looks promising, but the proof of the pudding is in the eating. See also: pudding the proof of the pudding (is in the eating) the way to judge something is by its results Economic growth is the proof of the pudding for the president's tax and budget plans. See also: pudding How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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