Seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times
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seeing firsthand is more reliable than hearsay
formalUsed to emphasize the value of personal on-site observation over secondhand information, often in formal or serious discussion contexts.
Everyone says the scenery here is beautiful. Seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times; today I saw it in person and it lives up to its reputation.
When doing market research, you can't just listen to reports. Seeing once is better than a hundred hearsays; going to the site yourself is the most accurate way.
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I used to listen to my friends say this hot pot restaurant is delicious. Today eating here really proves seeing once is better than a hundred hearsays; the taste is truly amazing.
Our teacher often tells us that seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times, so we must visit the museum in person during this study trip.
Online reviews can only be for reference. Seeing once is better than a hundred hearsays; I'll decide whether to buy it after trying it myself.