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

Nick Hilton, writing in the Independent, gives it three stars, saying it "has to work as a collection of clips" to survive in a world where linear TV is no longer king.

From BBC

“AI search is inextricably linked to user-generated content, what people are saying about your brand,” says Andrew Warden, chief marketing officer at Semrush.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Saturday, Musk described himself as grateful for the work Samsung, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and others have carried out, saying he wants those contractors to expand as quickly as they can.

From The Wall Street Journal

The two sides also signed a deal on nuclear energy at the time, with Chinh saying his country would aim to build a nuclear power plant within five years.

From Barron's

But Reed appeared to rule this out, saying a cap was not currently necessary.

From BBC

Related Words

• saw
• statement