Pronunciation: /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/
noun a spoken or written expression of thought or opinion
A1 She kept repeating the saying 'practice makes perfect'.
A2 The saying 'better late than never' is often used to encourage people.
B1 The saying 'actions speak louder than words' is a common phrase.
B2 The saying 'the early bird catches the worm' is a popular proverb.
C1 The saying 'knowledge is power' is attributed to Sir Francis Bacon.
C2 The saying 'a stitch in time saves nine' emphasizes the importance of timely action.
verb present participle of the verb 'say', which means to express something in words
A1 She is saying hello to her friend.
A2 He was saying that he didn't like the movie.
B1 The teacher is saying that the exam will be next week.
B2 The manager was saying that the company is going through some changes.
C1 The politician is often caught saying one thing and doing another.
C2 The author's latest book is saying a lot about society and its values.
formal The professor was saying that the research findings were inconclusive.
informal I heard Sarah saying that she's going to the party tonight.
slang Why are you always saying stuff behind my back?
figurative Actions speak louder than words, so saying sorry is not enough.
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