Meaning of you know what they say | Babel Free

Definitions

Used to introduce, or alluding to, an apt adage.

Examples

“Near-synonym: as the saying goes”

“You know what they say about fish and company. After three days, you start to stink. -- but after three decades of Hosni Mubarak, the stench has become unbearable.”

“You know what they say about men with big feet, don't ya?" A man in back smirked at me. I really didn't know what to say. I had heard the saying about men with big feet were supposed to be well hung, but I had no idea what would happen if I said something.”

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