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

"The only thing that matters to me now - and I've been saying it for four years - is that we don't disappoint our community, our players."

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In a statement, however, US Attorney Halligan defended the prosecution of James, saying she had committed "intentional, criminal acts and tremendous breaches of the public's trust."

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Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was quoted more than a century ago as saying that his greatest political challenge was that of “events,” or the unknown circumstances that can ultimately bring down a government.

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The official didn’t specify how many staff would be recalled, saying only that they would be brought back “on an as-needed basis while maintaining the integrity and accuracy” of the data.

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It was so Trumpian, he thinks everything can be a big building with his name on it, but in his insane way he was saying: Imagine it differently.

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Related Words

• saw 
• statement