proof is in the pudding



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: proof, pudding

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Eloi-French, Catalan
Donatellado-nah-TEL-lahItalian
Rucker['rʌkə]
WacŁAwVAHTS-wahfPolish
Ksaweryksah-VE-riPolish
LeilaLAY-lə (English), LEE-lə (English), LIE-lə (English)Arabic, Persian, English, Georgian