saying

[ sey-ing ]

noun

1. something said, say, especially a proverb or apothegm.

   Synonyms: aphorism, saw, adage, maxim

saying

/ ˈseɪɪŋ /

noun

1. a maxim, adage, or proverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of saying¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English (gerund); say ¹, -ing ¹

Idioms and Phrases

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.

Example Sentences

“He sent me videos of him with a machete… he was waving it around. Then there were voice messages saying that they were going to catch me and stab me.”

From BBC

“Had I ended my show by saying, ‘Go f— yourselves,’ people would have been pleasantly surprised to find out I’m kind.”

From Los Angeles Times

Silver counts himself in that number, saying on his Substack that the president set Harris up to fail on election night.

From Salon

The decision has drawn its fair share of scorn - and unsurprise - with some saying it is just the latest to come from an industry known for its punishing schedules and intense competition.

From BBC

Bouhanna denied the accusations, saying in a statement that he “chose to launch the token anonymously, not wanting to associate it with my personal profile or professional affiliations.”

From New York Times

Related Words

• saw
• statement