adage

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But there are definitely moments where it feels like an editor could have helped her avoid violating that old writing adage of “show, don’t tell.”

From Salon

The photo will stand as the manifestation of the old newspaper adage that if your mom tells you she loves you, go check it out.

From Los Angeles Times

The adage goes, it doesn’t have to be pretty.

From Los Angeles Times

As the old adage goes: “You’ve got to give it away to keep it.”

From MarketWatch

Sometimes the best defense is a good offense, as the old adage goes.

From Barron's