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

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

President Miguel Diaz-Canel denied Monday being in talks with Washington, saying there are "no conversations with the US government except for technical contacts in the area of migration."

From Barron's

This is another way of saying that the change in CPI’s annual inflation rate is close to useless as a short-term gold timing indicator.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• saw
• statement