saying

American  

[sey-ing] / ˈseɪ ɪŋ /

noun

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

   Synonyms:

   aphorism, saw, adage, maxim

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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.

saying British  

/ ˈseɪɪŋ /

noun

1. a maxim, adage, or proverb

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Etymology

Origin of saying

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

Example Sentences

“I’m probably going to get hung for saying that,” he said, “but who cares.”

From The Wall Street Journal

At 20 years old, jumping in my ’76 Monte Carlo with rust all over it and saying, “I’m going to drive to California to be an actor.”

From Los Angeles Times

Just saying my point of view is slightly different.

From Los Angeles Times

In response, the state attorney general’s office released a statement saying that it opposed the judge’s decision and “we are reviewing our options.”

From Los Angeles Times

It quotes figures saying that 4.6 million people in Somalia are facing crisis levels of hunger.

From BBC

Related Words

• saw
• statement