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
Vanda-Portuguese, Italian, Czech, Slovak
ShawnaSHAW-nəEnglish
Ji-Hyejee-hyeKorean
Teodorate-o-DAW-rah (Italian), te-o-DHO-rah (Spanish), te-aw-DAW-rah (Polish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Romanian, Polish, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Serbian
Pelagiyapye-lah-GEE-yah, pee-lah-GEE-yahRussian
Nicol['nikl]