proverbial in Spanish
proverbial in Spanish is proverbial — proverbial means referred to in, or resembling, a well-known proverb or saying.
proverbial in Spanish
proverbial
What does "proverbial" mean?
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adj Referred to in, or resembling, a well-known proverb or saying.
"He was the proverbial fish out of water at the gala."
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adj Widely known; commonly recognized as typical of something.
"His generosity is proverbial among his colleagues."
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proverbial in a sentence
- He was the proverbial fish out of water at the gala.
- She hit the proverbial nail on the head.
- His generosity is proverbial among his colleagues.
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What is "proverbial" in Spanish?
"proverbial" in Spanish is proverbial. proverbial means: Referred to in, or resembling, a well-known proverb or saying.
How do you use "proverbial" in a sentence?
Example: "He was the proverbial fish out of water at the gala." In Spanish, "proverbial" is proverbial.
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