To act in accordance with spoken instructions rather than observable behavior
Actual Meaning
Acknowledging hypocrisy while still expecting obedience
Examples in Context
Parent cursing: 'Do as I say, not as I do.' (Translation: Don't copy my bad behavior)
Helpful Tips
1Acknowledges hypocrisy
2Weak argument
3Kids notice
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
hypocritical directive
double standard
say one thing, do another
do as I say
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