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saying

[ sey-ing ]

noun

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

    Synonyms: , , ,



saying

/ ˈɪɪŋ /

noun

  1. 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
  1. 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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"I'm not saying people shouldn't care about this," he says.

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An independent think tank, Expert Forum, published a report saying Georgescu's explosive rise on TikTok was "created suddenly and artificially - consistent with the way he exploded in the polls".

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The study's co-author Dr Adwait Sharma agreed, saying the device's "idle time" presented "unique opportunities" to meet the "growing need for adaptable robots and integrated systems that can seamlessly fit into our daily lives".

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Confidential papers seen by the BBC show a Kurdish court closed the investigation into Alan's killing, saying the perpetrator was unknown.

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Blanchet urged a "truce" among parties while Canada negotiated trade with the US, saying it was clear Canadians wanted political stability in unstable times.

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