Definition of Proverbial
used often to describe something
Examples of Proverbial in a sentence
Everyone in class knew the proverbial quote from the hit animated comedy.
When my mother saw the dirty bathroom, she viewed the mess as the proverbial straw she needed to withhold my allowance.
My grandmother always followed the awful cough medicine with the proverbial spoon of sugar.
Like a proverbial drill sergeant, the teacher kept her class quiet and organized.
The night before his wedding Steve got a case of the proverbial cold feet and thought about cancelling the ceremony.
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