noun
a saying or proverb that embodies a general truth or piece of advice
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The adagy 'actions speak louder than words' emphasizes the importance of behavior over mere promises.
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My grandma always used to say the adagy 'a penny saved is a penny earned' whenever I spent money unnecessarily.
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I live by the adagy 'YOLO' which stands for 'you only live once'.
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The adagy 'time heals all wounds' suggests that with time, emotional pain will eventually fade away.