SAYING


Meaning of SAYING in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ seɪɪŋ ]

( sayings)

1.

A saying is a sentence that people often say and that gives advice or information about human life and experience.

We also realize the truth of that old saying: Charity begins at home...

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2.

The sayings of a person, especially a religious or political leader, are important things that they said or pieces of advice that they gave.

The sayings of Confucius offer guidance on this matter.

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