practise what (you) preach

British & Australian, American

to do what you advise other people to do.

I would have more respect for him if he practised what he preaches.

• break into something
• break loose
• break new ground
• break off
• break off something
• break open
• break open something
• break out
• break out something
• break ranks
• break someone's heart
• break someone up
• break the back of
• break the back of something
• break the bank
• break the ice
• break the mold
• break the mould
• break the news
• break up
• break up with
• break up with someone
• break wind
• break with
• break with someone