saying
/'seiiɳ/
Definition
- Noun:
- A short, commonly known expression that contains wisdom, truth, or a traditional observation, often metaphorical in nature.
- A word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; a customary expression.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- "As the old saying goes, 'A stitch in time saves nine.'"
- "He ended his speech with a familiar saying about honesty being the best policy."
- "There's a saying in our family: 'If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.'"
Advanced Usage
- "It goes without saying": Used to indicate that something is so obvious or well-known that it doesn't need to be stated.
- It goes without saying that you should be on time for the interview.
- "As the saying goes/is": A phrase used to introduce a proverb or well-known expression.
- As the saying is, "All's fair in love and war."
Variants and Related Words
- Say (v): To utter words; to express in words.
- Unsaid (adj): Not said or expressed.
- Proverb (n): A short, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth, similar to a saying but often more formal and widely recognized across a culture (e.g., "Actions speak louder than words").
Synonyms
- Proverb: A short, traditional saying expressing common wisdom or truth.
- Adage: A proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.
- Maxim: A concise rule of conduct or a general truth.
- Aphorism: A pithy observation that contains a general truth.
Related Phrases
- Saying grace: The act of reciting a short prayer before a meal.
- The family tradition involves saying grace before dinner.
- Saying one's piece: Expressing one's opinion frankly.
- Everyone at the meeting was given a chance to say their piece.
Related Idioms
- "Easier said than done": Used to say that something is much more difficult to do than to talk about.
- Finding a solution is easier said than done.
- "No sooner said than done": Used to indicate that something was done immediately after it was suggested.
- I asked for a glass of water, and no sooner said than done, she brought me one.
Noun
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a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
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pardon the expression
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