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Below is an alphabetical list of widely used and repeated proverbial phrases. If known, their origins are noted. A proverbial phrase or expression is a type of conventional saying similar to a proverb and transmitted by oral tradition.
An adage is a short, but memorable saying, which holds some important fact of experience that is considered true by many people, or it has gained some credibility through its long use. Contents Top
Like teaching an old man a new language (Can't teach an old dog new tricks) A living corpse; Many hands make light work; Many parasangs ahead (Miles ahead) More haste, less speed; A necessary evil; Necessity is the mother of invention; Neither fish nor flesh; Neither with bad things nor without them (Women: can't live with 'em, can't live ...
This list of eponymous laws provides links to articles on laws, principles, adages, and other succinct observations or predictions named after a person. In some cases the person named has coined the law – such as Parkinson's law .
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Broad term for a man or woman, sometimes indicating "unusual," behavior e.g. "what a funny old bird" [8] biscuit Pettable flapper [31] bit Prison sentence [35] black hats Bad person, especially a villain or criminal in a movie, novel, or play; Heavy in a movie e.g. The Black hats show up at the mansion [36] blaah No good [8] blind 1.
A saying often shows a wisdom or cultural standard, having different meanings than just the words themselves. [1] Sayings are categorized as follows: Aphorism: a general, observational truth; "a pithy expression of wisdom or truth". [2] Proverb, adage or saw: a widely known or popular aphorism that has gained credibility by long use or tradition.
The Old Adage Is True — Too Much Cash Can Be a Bad Thing. Georgina Tzanetos. June 10, 2021 at 8:54 AM. Latin woman checking some graphics from digital investment.