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

Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid echoed that view on Tuesday, saying he sees “solid demand momentum, strong productivity gains, and relatively low unemployment,” with AI-driven business investment as a major engine of growth.

From Barron's

Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid echoed that view on Tuesday, saying he sees “solid demand momentum, strong productivity gains, and relatively low unemployment,” with AI-driven business investment as a major engine of growth.

From Barron's

He didn’t mention opening the Strait of Hormuz as a military objective, saying that was a mission with which other nations should help.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I kept saying, ‘What will happen if this falls through?’

From The Wall Street Journal

"I think I went a bit blank, if I'm very honest. She can't really be saying these words to me. This is a tummy bug," she said.

From BBC

Related Words

• saw
• statement