Verb
do as I say and not as I do (third-person singular simple present does as I say and not as I do, present participle doing as I say and not as I do, simple past did as I said and not as I did, past participle done as I said and not as I did)
(as imperative) Do not imitate my behavior but obey my instructions.
Parents must lead by example. Don't use the cliche; do as I say and not as I do. We are our children's first and most important role models. Lee Haney