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adage in Italian

adage in Italian is modo di dire — adage means a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.

adage in Italian

modo di dire
noun
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.

What does "adage" mean?

  1. noun A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.
    "The old adage "look before you leap" proved true once again."
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adage in a sentence

  • The old adage "look before you leap" proved true once again.
  • As the adage goes, patience is a virtue.

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What is "adage" in Italian?

"adage" in Italian is modo di dire. adage means: A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.

How do you use "adage" in a sentence?

Example: "The old adage "look before you leap" proved true once again." In Italian, "adage" is modo di dire.

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