saying

/'seiiɳ/

Thân thiện

A wise old saying is often shared around a campfire.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
   • pardon the expression

Từ đồng nghĩa

• expression
• locution