saying
Translation
saying, proverb, adage
Examples
As the old saying goes, 'practice makes perfect'.
As the old saying goes, 'practice makes perfect'.
That's a common saying in my country.
That's a common saying in my country.
Grammar Patterns
a saying about ((sth.)) a proverb about (sth.) There's an old saying about love and war.
the saying goes that... the proverb states that... As the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Similar Words
Synonyms: proverb, maxim, adage, expression
Etymology
From the verb 'to say'. A 'saying' is something that is frequently said.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'a thing that people are always *saying*'.