adage

Noun

A proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.

ریشه

From Middle French 'adage', from Latin 'adagium', meaning 'proverb'.

مثال

• The adage 'actions speak louder than words' is well-known.
• He often quotes the old adage, 'The early bird catches the worm.'
• That adage about 'time healing all wounds' isn't always true.

ترکیب‌های رایج

old adage popular adage ancient adage familiar adage