saying
nounUK /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/
US /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/
A saying is a short sentence that many people know and that gives advice.
My grandma always tells me the saying, "Look before you leap."
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2. The act of speaking words out loud.
Saying sorry can be hard, but it helps.
3. A common phrase that people repeat.
"Better late than never" is a popular saying.
4. What someone is expressing or stating.
Her saying that she was tired meant she wanted to rest.