adage
nounUK /ˈæd.ɪdʒ/
US /ˈæd.ɪdʒ/
A short, wise saying that people have used for a long time.
My grandmother often quoted the adage that slow and steady wins the race.
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2. A traditional saying that expresses a common observation about life.
The old adage about birds of a feather flocking together proved true at the party.
3. A brief statement of practical wisdom passed down through generations.
He lived by the adage that honesty is the best policy.
4. A well-known phrase used to give advice or make a point.
As the adage goes, actions speak louder than words.