CEFR B1

saying

noun

Meaning

A traditional or common statement that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

Examples

It's a common saying that laughter is the best medicine.
She lives by the saying, 'Honesty is the best policy.'

Synonyms: maxim, proverb, aphorism, adage

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saying (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Definition

A traditional or common statement that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

Examples

It's a common saying that laughter is the best medicine.
She lives by the saying, 'Honesty is the best policy.'
The proverb is a well-known saying that has been passed down for generations.

How to Use saying

saying that (collocation): Introducing a clause that states the content of the saying. — "There's a saying that the best things in life are free."
saying of (prepositional phrase): Indicating possession or origin of the saying. — "The saying of the ancient Greeks often contained deep wisdom."

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