lead by example
idiomUK /liːd baɪ ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl/
US /liːd baɪ ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
to show others the right way to act by doing it yourself.
The teacher leads by example by always being kind to everyone.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. to behave in a way that others should copy.
Parents lead by example when they read books at home.
3. to guide a group through your own actions rather than words.
The coach leads by example, training hard with the team.
4. to be a good model for younger or less experienced people.
Big brothers can lead by example for their little siblings.