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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This saying certainly comes into play plenty when referees spot the ball either past or before the first down marker. David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025 That’s because in this new age of on-again, off-again tariffs, there’s no saying when your package will be delivered — if at all. Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025 But as the old saying goes, the show must go on, so Stewart held his hand below his desk and proceeded with his report for another three minutes. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 25 Feb. 2025 Here are the stats that support what Self’s saying. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2025 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 9 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

saying

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

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