noun
saying
SAY-ihng
noun
1
A well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb.
"My grandfather had a saying for every situation."
""Actions speak louder than words" is an old saying."
How to Use Saying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short, often-repeated expression of common wisdom, like a proverb.
Common pairings
as the saying goes
an old saying
a wise saying
Word Forms
sayings plural
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Etymology
Formed from the verb "say" plus the "-ing" ending, turning it into a noun for something spoken.