Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Easier said than done'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Easier said than done'.

A. Easy to do

B. Simple to speak

C. Harder to do than to talk about

D. Difficult to say

Answer: Option C

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It means that while something sounds easy, it is actually difficult.

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