"do what I say, not what I do" meaning in English

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Proverb

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  1. Alternative form of do as I say and not as I do Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: do as I say and not as I do
    Sense id: en-do_what_I_say,_not_what_I_do-en-proverb-V77~C2Gy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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