ENGLISH
REFERENCE

they say

idiom
Meaning

you use this to share a common belief or a piece of advice that many people know. It is a way to talk about general knowledge without naming a specific person.


Examples
SIMPLE

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

CONTEXTUAL

They say that if you want to learn a language quickly, you should practice speaking it every single day.

COMPLEX

Although they say that money cannot buy happiness, most people still find it difficult to ignore the comfort that financial security provides.

Last updated April 22, 2026