it's not the whistle that pulls the train (English, proverb)
expansion: it's not the whistle that pulls the train
Senses:
glosses: Boasting and loud talk should not be mistaken for the work that produces real achievements; bravado is no proof of action.
Forms:
form: it ain't the whistle that pulls the train
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form: it is not the whistle that pulls the train
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form: it isn't the whistle that pulls the train
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form: the whistle doesn't pull the train
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