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How do you use the idiom put your money where mouth is in a sentence?

Here are some ways to use the idiom "put your money where your mouth is" in a sentence:

General usage:

* "You keep saying you're the best coder, but you haven't even entered a single competition. Put your money where your mouth is and show us what you can do!"

* "If you truly believe in this project, stop just talking about it and put your money where your mouth is by investing in it."

With specific actions:

* "She claims to be a huge fan of the band, but she's never bought a single album. Put your money where your mouth is and buy some merch!"

* "They keep saying they'll build a new school, but they haven't even started fundraising. It's time to put their money where their mouth is."

Humorous or sarcastic usage:

* "He brags about being a wine connoisseur, but he only drinks cheap boxed wine. Maybe he should put his money where his mouth is and buy a bottle of something decent."

* "She says she hates reality TV, but she's the first one to watch it. Put your money where your mouth is and stop watching it!"

Remember: "Put your money where your mouth is" is usually used when someone claims to have a certain belief, opinion, or ability, but their actions don't match their words.

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