“Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is” is an internet slang term that means someone should back up their words with actions or tangible proof. It implies that if someone is confident about something, they should be willing to support it financially or take real steps to make it happen.
Examples:
1. Person A claimed to be the best gamer in their online community. Their friends challenged them to participate in a gaming tournament and said, “Put your money where your mouth is.” This means they expected Person A to enter the competition and prove their skills.
2. In a heated online debate about climate change, Person B said that everyone should switch to renewable energy sources. Person A responded by telling them to “put their money where their mouth is” and start using solar panels or wind turbines at their own home, instead of just talking about it.
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