Adage


The meaning of the word Adage is: old saying that has come to be accepted as truth over time


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He gets tired of all the same old sayings, so he is always trying to come up with a new adage.

published by Renee on 2021-05-01 06:09:16


In my humble opinion, the good old American adage carries just as much wisdom as any ancient Chinese proverb.

published by Libby on 2021-07-13 12:58:50


Among other things, Ben Franklin is famous for developing an adage to go with each of his philosophical ideals.

published by Goldie on 2021-07-12 22:28:48


Despite what that old adage says, I like to have my cake, eat it, and then have another piece.

published by Classie on 2021-07-06 13:16:46


Some old sayings are good advice, but that adage you quoted in your speech is just plain silly.

published by Hien on 2021-09-06 23:07:04


Although Carl likes to drop an adage here and there to make himself sound smart, underneath it all he really doesn’t have much to say.

published by Sigrid on 2021-01-25 11:47:21


If you read every famous adage that has lasted throughout history, you will find that many of them contradict each other.

published by Pennie on 2021-01-13 11:01:37


Murphy’s Law is a good example of an adage that takes a pessimistic view of life.

published by Johanne on 2021-10-31 20:45:03


When you’re thinking about buying a used car, remember the old adage, “Let the buyer beware!”

published by Lyndia on 2021-02-06 23:05:25


Noah decided to open with his favorite old adage and make that the theme for his entire speech.

published by Marcellus on 2021-05-31 17:15:45


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