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lead by example

show others how to behave through your actions

To lead by example means to behave in the way you want other people to behave.

B2 common speech & writing

expression

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How can parents teach children responsibility?

They can lead by example by keeping their promises.

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A good manager should lead by example and treat everyone fairly.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: A good manager should lead with an example.

Say: A good manager should lead by example.

The expression is lead by example, without an article before example.

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How it fits in a sentence.

lead by example; lead by example by doing something

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A good manager should lead by example and treat everyone fairly.

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lead by example

show others how to behave through your actions

“A good manager should lead by example and treat everyone fairly.”

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