saying

[sey-ing]

noun

1. something said, say, especially a proverb or apothegm.

   Synonyms: aphorism, saw, adage, maxim

saying

/ ˈseɪɪŋ /

noun

1. a maxim, adage, or proverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of saying¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English (gerund); say ¹, -ing ¹

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. go without saying, to be completely self-evident; be understood.

   It goes without saying that you are welcome to visit us at any time.

Example Sentences

“There is no circumstance absent him saying he’s gonna retire that I would have bought tickets that far in advance,” Garcia said.

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Right-wing commentators and student activists have labeled Bray “Dr. Antifa” and circulated petitions calling for his dismissal, saying that his presence “puts conservative students at risk.”

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She continues that instead of sending the text to James Thornton she sent it to Corden, and messaged him saying "Sorry that wasn't meant for you".

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With no sign of a breakthrough, Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated that a weekend session was unlikely, saying he was unsure "if that does any good," news website Semafor reported.

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You might think a “maybe” is better than saying “no.”

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Related Words

• saw 
• statement