adage
Example Sentences
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I had heard the adage many times: Man plans, God laughs.
This proves the old adage, “the fish stinks from the head down.”
From Los Angeles Times
He added, echoing an adage, “The law does not concern itself with trifles.”
From New York Times
“This is a classic case where the adage ‘if it is not broken, do not fix it’ applies.
From Washington Times
“Momentum is only as good as tomorrow’s starting pitcher,” the adage goes.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
