Etymology:
- This expression has been very common since 1930, in United States among people who used to challenge each other with this expression. The word “mouth” refers to talk and “money” represents action. So it means to support your words with your action. Today the expression means to bet or give your money to assure that you really believe in what you say. This expression has also put on a ruder or harsh form that is “put up or shut up”.
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If you want to support this charity organization then you should put your, where your mouth is--donate money to the charity, don't just tell people the charity is great
Submitted on February 25, 2019
Modified by TriplePurple on March 07, 2024
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Setzen Sie Ihr Geld dort hin, wo Ihr Mund ist
положить ваши деньги, где ваш рот
кладіть гроші куди рот
Đặt tiền của bạn, nơi miệng của bạn
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