saying

noun

say·​ing ˈsā-iŋ How to pronounce saying (audio)
: something said
especially : adage

Examples of saying in a Sentence

there's an old saying that you should let sleeping dogs lie
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What Team Northeast's saying: Philly's too hard-edge to be anything but Northeast. Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024 There’s a saying that those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 But there’s no saying when mental health will become a standard part of cancer care. Simar Bajaj, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024 Rankin, as the saying goes, would be honored just to be nominated. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for saying 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of saying was in the 14th century

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“Saying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saying. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

saying

noun
say·​ing
ˈsā-iŋ
: something frequently said : proverb

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