说到做到 say what you mean, mean what you say
Explanation
指说话算数，言行一致。
Means to keep one's word and do what one says.
Origin Story
从前，在一个小山村里，住着一位名叫老实的木匠。他手艺精湛，为人正直，更重要的是他说话总是说到做到。村里要建一座新桥，许多木匠都来竞标，但他们的报价都非常高昂。这时，老实的报价却很低，村民们都觉得不可思议。老实笑着解释道：“我的报价低，是因为我的工钱少，我保证材料和工程质量都能满足要求。我说话一向说到做到。”村民们半信半疑地同意了。 老实的木匠开始工作了，他每天起早贪黑，认真负责，毫不偷工减料。他严格按照图纸施工，每一个细节都力求完美。几个月后，新桥终于竣工了。这座桥不仅结实耐用，而且造型美观，远超其他木匠所建的桥。村民们对老实的木匠赞不绝口，并为他诚实守信的行为深感敬佩。 老实的木匠说到做到，不仅赢得了村民们的信任，更赢得了人们的尊重。他成为了村里最受尊敬的人，他的故事也一代一代流传下去，激励着后人要诚实守信，说到做到。
Once upon a time, in a small mountain village, there lived a carpenter named Honest. He was skilled in his craft, upright in character, and most importantly, he always kept his word. The village needed a new bridge, and many carpenters bid for the project, but their prices were all very high. Then, Honest's bid was very low, and the villagers were astonished. Honest smiled and explained: "My bid is low because my wages are low, but I guarantee that the materials and the quality of the project will meet the requirements. I always keep my word." The villagers, somewhat doubtful, agreed. Honest began work. He worked diligently, paying close attention to every detail. Months later, the new bridge was finally completed. This bridge was not only sturdy but also aesthetically pleasing, far surpassing any other bridge built by the other carpenters. The villagers praised Honest and deeply admired his honesty and integrity. Honest, by keeping his word, gained the trust and respect of the villagers. He became the most respected person in the village, and his story was passed down from generation to generation, inspiring future generations to be honest and true to their word.
Usage
用于赞扬那些说到做到的人，也可用作自我勉励。
Used to praise those who keep their word, can also be used for self-encouragement.
Examples
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他说话向来说到做到，值得信赖。
ta shuōhuà xiàng lái shuōdàozuòdào, zhídé xìnlài。
He always keeps his word, he is reliable.
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他答应帮忙，一定会说到做到。
ta dāying bāngmáng, yīdìng huì shuōdàozuòdào。
He promised to help, and he will do it. He is a man of his word