saying
something said, especially a proverb or apothegm.
Idioms about saying
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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How to use saying in a sentence
Leapolitan responded by saying, “hopefully youll [sic] bite into a poison apple.”
Scalise spoke briefly, adding little of substance, saying that the people back home know him best.
In other words, the Air Force is saying that its drone force has been stretched to its limits.
Exclusive: U.S. Drone Fleet at ‘Breaking Point,’ Air Force Says | Dave Majumdar | January 5, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTFor now, the Egyptian government has issued a statement saying that Clooney is free to enter Egypt “whenever she wants.”
They liked what Duke was saying and were willing to look beyond what little they knew of his past.
It goes without saying that Ferns of all kinds are interesting plants to grow in the garden and house.
How to Know the Ferns | S. Leonard BastinShe kept her eyes fixed steadily on his, saying what followed gently, calmly, yet as though another woman spoke the words.
The Wave | Algernon BlackwoodBut he put her gently by, saying, "I would rather be here, good Marda;" and went in and locked the door.
Ramona | Helen Hunt Jackson"But I can't stop to argue about it now;" and, saying this, he turned into a side path, and disappeared in the wood.
Davy and The Goblin | Charles E. CarrylHe heard himself saying lightly, though with apparent lack of interest: 'How curious, Lettice, how very odd!
The Wave | Algernon Blackwood
British Dictionary definitions for saying
/ (ˈseɪɪŋ) /
a maxim, adage, or proverb
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