Is there any expression that can replace the phrase "lead by example"?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
To "lead by example" in this context means that they want to act in a way that others will follow. Another phrase you can use is "set the standard", which has the same general meaning as "lead by example". However, the expression "lead by example" is the most common to use. Ex: As the oldest sibling in her family, she set the standard for her younger siblings. Ex: The teacher sets the standard for the class. A teacher with no authority will have difficult students.