noun
a tool used for cutting or sawing wood, typically with a long, thin blade
adjective
showing signs of age; not new or fresh
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As the old saw goes, 'A penny saved is a penny earned.'
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You know what they say, 'The early bird catches the worm' - it's an old saw but true!
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My grandpa always used to say, 'Don't count your chickens before they hatch' - it's an old saw but still relevant.
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The old saw about 'actions speaking louder than words' is something to keep in mind when dealing with difficult situations.