Be easier said than done Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Taking Action Refers to the difficulty of actualizing an idea or plan, not just the concept being hard. Losing weight is easier said than done. Pro Tip 2/3Cautious Optimism Used to temper expectations, acknowledging that success may be harder to achieve than anticipated. Overcoming this crisis is easier said than done. Pro Tip 3/3Potential Challenges Suggests there may be unforeseen obstacles or complexities not immediately obvious. Starting a business can often be easier said than done.