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

Teaching unions said they would be scrutinising the proposals closely, with one saying the money was "barely a drop in the bucket" of what was needed because of "years of underfunding".

From BBC

You are not saying that victory is getting all the land back, are you?

From BBC

On Friday the US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the president had exceeded his authority in imposing tariffs under a 1977 economic emergency powers act, saying Congress had to give its approval.

From Barron's

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a local state of emergency ahead of the blizzard, saying city’s streets, highways, and bridges are closed to all vehicles starting at 9 p.m.

From Barron's

And to have that experience of saying good night to somebody and having them leave and then find out the next day that they’re gone.

From Salon

Related Words

• saw
• statement