Saying

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That which is said; a declaration; a statement, especially a proverbial one; an aphorism; a proverb. Many are the sayings of the wise, In ancient and in modern books enrolled. - Milton.

Noun

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saying - a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; "pardon the expression" Synonyms: locution, expression

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