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n. countablen. a short, clever saying that is easy to remember. You use it to share a general truth or a piece of advice about life.
n. a concise, pithy statement expressing a general truth or a moral principle. Often used in literary or philosophical contexts to encapsulate complex ideas in a memorable form.
Usage
Commonly introduced by phrases such as 'as the old adage goes' or 'the adage states'.
Last updated May 2, 2026