adage
Translation
adage, proverb, saying
Examples
He remembered the old adage, 'look before you leap'.
He remembered the old adage, 'look before you leap'.
As the adage goes, a penny saved is a penny earned.
As the adage goes, a penny saved is a penny earned.
Grammar Patterns
the ((adage)) that... The old adage that 'time is money' is true.
Similar Words
Synonyms: proverb, saying, maxim, aphorism
Etymology
From Latin 'adagium' (proverb), from 'ad-' (to) + a root related to 'aio' (I say).
Memory Tips
Think of 'add age' - the wisdom that is added with age often comes in the form of adages.