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sayings

n. plural-only
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈseɪɪŋz// UK //sˈeɪɪŋz// say·ings

n. well-known short phrases that people often repeat because they give advice or share a common truth.

n. short, well-known expressions that contain advice or state a general truth about life.


SIMPLE

My grandmother always had many wise sayings for every situation.

CONTEXTUAL

Common sayings like 'better safe than sorry' are often used to justify cautious behavior in everyday life.

COMPLEX

While many traditional sayings offer timeless wisdom, they can occasionally contradict one another, such as the tension between 'look before you leap' and 'he who hesitates is lost'.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'saying'; functions as a countable noun when referring to specific instances of proverbs or adages.

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