Meaning & use
adage
A traditional saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom, based on long experience.
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The old adage "look before you leap" proved true when the deal fell through.
Her grandmother had an adage for nearly every situation in life.
A note on using this word
An adage is usually old and widely repeated, distinguishing it from a personal opinion or a newly coined expression.
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