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
IshtarISH-tahr (English)Near Eastern Mythology
Kader (2)-Turkish
Claudineklo-DEENFrench
Mariema-REE (French), mah-REE (German)French, Czech, German, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Saburosah-boo-ṙo:Japanese
Calfuraykal-foo-RAW-eeNative American, Mapuche