It is more effective to act directly than to speak of action. / A person’s actions indicate their true sentiments more reliably than their claims do.

To say what someone else was about to say themselves.

(idiomatic) From the very beginning; from the outset; immediately upon starting.

(idiomatic) To believe what someone claims, especially without checking or verifying for oneself.

A reference to any of several of the strongest English swear words that are also four letters long, especially those composing the so-called seven dirty words.

(idiomatic) To be completely attentive to what another person is saying.

To speak to someone in private.

(chiefly Britain) Alternative form of get a word in edgewise

(US, usually in the negative) To break into or participate in a conversation.

(idiomatic) One's requests or orders must be fulfilled.