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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