Do as I say, not as I do



Do as I say, not as I do.

Prov. Take my advice, even though I am acting contrary to it. (Sometimes used as an apology for behaving hypocritically.) Jill: Why are you walking on the grass when I told you not to? Jane: But you're walking on the grass. Jill: Do as I say, not as I do.
See also: not

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Adorno[ə'də:nəu]
FleurFLUUR (French, Dutch), FLUR (English)French, Dutch, English (Rare)
Henda-Yiddish
Belindabə-LIN-dəEnglish
ThÙY-Vietnamese
AodhagÁN-Irish, Scottish