old wives tale
old wives' tale
noun
a traditional belief, story, or idea that is often of a superstitious nature.
Origin:
1670–80
1670–80
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| old wives' tale | |
| —n | |
| a belief, usually superstitious or erroneous, passed on by word of mouth as a piece of traditional wisdom | |
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| old wives' tale | |
| —n | |
| a belief, usually superstitious or erroneous, passed on by word of mouth as a piece of traditional wisdom | |
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