saying
noun [ C ] uk/ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/ us/ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/
C1 格言，警句，谚语
a well-known wise statement that often has a meaning that is different from the simple meanings of the words it contains
As the saying goes, "Don't count your chickens before they're hatched." 正如俗语所说：“蛋孵出来之前，不要先数小鸡。”
Synonyms: adageaxiom proverbsaw (SAYING)
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- What's the origin of this saying?
- Who originated the saying 'Small is beautiful'?
- What's that saying about a fool and his money being easily parted?
- He's always coming out with wise old sayings.
- What's that saying? 'Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today?'