This phrase is used to express that there's a big difference between saying something and actually doing it. It highlights the gap between words and actions.
Examples
- Spanish: He prometido limpiar mi habitación varias veces, pero como dice mi madre, 'del dicho al hecho hay un gran trecho'.
- English: I've promised to clean my room several times, but as my mother says, 'there's a big gap between saying something and doing it'.