noun
A short, well-known phrase that gives advice or expresses a general idea.
There is an old saying that actions speak louder than words.
Common phrases & grammar
old saying · popular saying
American English
How to pronounce saying
nounB1Very common word
SAYihng
/ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
A short, well-known phrase that gives advice or expresses a general idea.
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