Definition of Saying

a simple statement that expresses some kind of truth or wisdom

Examples of Saying in a sentence

The saying ‘love is blind’ means that people who are in love often ignore things that are very obvious to everyone else.  🔊

Alexander the Great’s saying “Nothing is impossible to him who will try” has encouraged many people to be adventurous.  🔊

The professor explained to the class that “It’s raining cats and dogs” is a figurative saying and that no animals are falling from the sky.  🔊

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