ADAGE

Adage

An adage is a short, usually philosophical, but memorable saying which holds some important fact of experience that is considered true by many people, or that has gained some credibility through its long memetic use.

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adage

Noun

  1. An old saying, which has obtained credit by long use.
  2. An old saying, which has been overused or considered a cliche; a trite maxim.
    “Like the poor cat i’ th’ adage” (Lady MacBeth)


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