saying

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United Kingdom//ˈseɪ.ɪŋ//

A proverb or maxim.

verb

1
Also a form of saypresent participle and gerund of say

Etymology

From say + -ing.

noun

1
A proverb or maxim.
There is a Chinese saying: "One who does not know how to smile has no business to be in business." How much truer is this of people engaged in the business of diplomacy!
Garrus: Fist knows you're coming. We'll have a better chance if we all work together. Wrex: My people have a saying: Seek the enemy of your enemy, and you will find a friend.
2
obsoleteThat which is said; an utterance.
And I'll be sworn you would believe my saying, Howe'er you lean to th' nayward.

Forms

plural: sayings

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saying · A proverb or maxim.

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