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

Washington’s U.S. attorney Jeanine Pirro, whose office is running the investigation, defended the probe, saying on X Monday night: “This office makes decisions based on the merits, nothing more and nothing less.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Now I’m saying that the reliability risk is across the street,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

He reassures me further by saying "all the machinery for healthy ageing" is there and just needs to be optimised.

From BBC

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman appeared to acknowledge that criticism in a recent interview, saying that if sportswashing boosts the country’s GDP by 1%, it is a strategy he will continue.

From MarketWatch

The personnel left on Sunday and Monday, the sources added, without saying how many had people had departed.

From Barron's

Related Words

• saw
• statement