I always though the phrase “that’s easier said than done” is silly because nearly everything is easier said than done

  • partiallycyber@ttrpg.network
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    1 year ago

    I mean, most idioms are silly if you take them at face value.

    To me, “easier said than done” is a response to an unrealistic idea that carries the meaning of “I don’t think that’ll work”/“that’s too much”/"etc.

    If I told a friend “hey let’s make spaghetti for dinner” and they replied “easier said than done” I’d be like “…okay, you’re technically correct, but I want spaghetti so I’m gonna do that anyways”

    But if I told a friend “hey let’s solve world hunger today” and they replied “easier said than done” I’d be like “yeah, I know…maybe we can go help out at a soup kitchen?”