- saying say·ing n
- ['seɪɪŋ]
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as the saying goes — come dice il proverbio
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saying say·ing n
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say·ing — /ˈsejıŋ/ noun, pl ings [count] : an old and well known phrase that expresses an idea that most people believe is true “Two minds are better than one,” as the (old) saying goes … Useful english dictionary
Saying — Say ing, n. That which is said; a declaration; a statement, especially a proverbial one; an aphorism; a proverb. [1913 Webster] Many are the sayings of the wise, In ancient and in modern books enrolled. Milton. [1913 Webster] Syn: Declaration;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
saying — say|ing [ seııŋ ] noun count ** a well known statement about what often happens in life: Tomorrow s another day, she said, repeating one of her many sayings. as the saying goes (=according to the saying): Well, as the saying goes, A problem… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
saying — /say ing/, n. 1. something said, esp. a proverb or apothegm. 2. go without saying, to be completely self evident; be understood: It goes without saying that you are welcome to visit us at any time. [1250 1300; ME (ger.); see SAY1, ING1] Syn. 1.… … Universalium
saying — say|ing W3 [ˈseı ıŋ] n a well known short statement that expresses an idea most people believe is true and wise = ↑proverb ▪ You can t judge a book by its cover, as the old saying goes … Dictionary of contemporary English
saying — say·ing … English syllables
saying — say•ing [[t]ˈseɪ ɪŋ[/t]] n. something said, esp. a proverb or maxim … From formal English to slang
say — 1 /seI/ verb past tense and past participle said /sed/ 3rd person singular says USE WORDS 1 WORD/SOUND (T) to pronounce a word or sound: “What did you say?” | “I m so tired” she said. | say hello/goodbye etc: She left without even saying goodbye … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
say — [[t]seɪ[/t]] v. said, say•ing, adv. n. interj. 1) to utter or pronounce; speak: to say a word[/ex] 2) to express in words; state; declare: Say what you think[/ex] 3) to state as an opinion or judgment: I say we should wait here[/ex] 4) to recite… … From formal English to slang
ING 4727 — was a barge belonging to Ingram Barge Company that became infamous when it went over or through a levee and landed in a residential neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana during Hurricane Katrina.Background and specificationsING 4727 was built in … Wikipedia
'-ing' forms — ◊ GRAMMAR ing forms are also called present participles. Most ing forms are formed by adding ing to the base form of a verb, for example asking , eating , and passing . Sometimes there is a change in spelling, as in dying , making , and putting … Useful english dictionary
