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saying

[sey-ing]

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noun

something said, say, especially a proverb or apothegm.
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saying

/ ˈ��ɪɪŋ /

noun

a maxim, adage, or proverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of saying¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English (gerund); say ¹, -ing ¹

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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

go without saying, to be completely self-evident; be understood.
It goes without saying that you are welcome to visit us at any time.

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Example Sentences

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“The change the chairman made, saying the star needs to be the club and not the players, that’s what happened on the pitch,” said Fabien Allègre, the club’s chief brand officer.

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They have been saying all year that they considered it a question of when not if they were involved in an incident.

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“But saying that, we didn’t have any other choice.”

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The series already aired in NZ, with the New Zealand Herald saying it could be “the reality TV hit of the year”.

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Earlier on Saturday an anti-racism rally was held at Belfast City Hall, with organisers United Against Racism saying those responsible for the violence had "nothing to offer but hatred and fear".

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