adage
noun/ˈædɪdʒ/
Frequency rank: #13,644 most common English word
Meaning
A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.
Example sentence
My grandmother always reminded us of the old adage that says early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
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