saying

Definitions

1. A proverb or maxim.
2. That which is said; an utterance.
   obsolete

Equivalents

Examples

“There is a Chinese saying: "One who does not know⟳ how to smile⟳ has no business to be in business." How much truer is this of people engaged in the business of diplomacy!”

“Garrus: Fist knows you're coming. We'll have⟳ a better chance if we all work⟳ together. Wrex: My people have⟳ a saying: Seek⟳ the enemy of your enemy, and you will find⟳ a friend.”

“And I'll be sworn you would believe⟳ my saying, Howe'er you lean⟳ to th' nayward.”

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