old saw
Example Sentences
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But to invert the old saw, the shoe doesn’t always fit.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
It reminds me of the old saw that it takes years to build a reputation and only a few minutes to destroy it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026
There has long been an old saw about Southern California: It’s a region too willing to bulldoze its history in the name of progress.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025
The old saw in presidential campaigns was: which candidate would you rather have a beer with?
From Salon • Sep. 9, 2024
“Then came a day that changed his mind. Young man, no one ever laughed at my saw after that day. Pop thought this old saw was a positive marvel.”
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
