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Spanish Saying: PREDICAR LA MORAL EN CALZONCILLOS

Here is an illustration of the Spanish sayings predicar la moral en calzoncillos. While this illustration is on the book Speaking Phrases Boricua, a book about sayings used in Puerto Rico, this saying is commonly used in other Spanish speaking countries as well.

Predicar la moral en calzoncillos

Spanish Saying: PREDICAR LA MORAL EN CALZONCILLOS

• Literal translation:
To preach morality in one’s underwear

• English equivalent:
Practice what you preach.

• Meaning:
Criticizes people that speak about morality, but do not then live their lives according to their own preaching

• Example:
“Común ver a quienes viven “Predicando la moral en calzoncillos” hablan de ética y no son éticos, HABLAN DE COSAS QUE NO PRACTICAN.” – by @IngMorrison via Twitter

Común ver a quienes viven “Predicando la moral en calzoncillos” hablan de ética y no son éticos, HABLAN DE COSAS QUE NO PRACTICAN.

— Hiddekel Morrison (@IngMorrison) November 8, 2013

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