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proof of the pudding is in the eating

proof of the pudding is in the eating

Update: 2025-10-21
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proof of the pudding is in the eating

Only through actual experience can the value of something be tested. — A proverb.

He was intrigued by the ads about the new high mileage sports cars. "Drive one, sir," the salesman said. "The proof of the pudding is in the eating."
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