adage

Example Sentences

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Forget the old adage about March coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb — at least when it comes to new book releases.

From Los Angeles Times

There is an adage in sports that it is harder to defend a championship than to win it.

From Los Angeles Times

“Markets trade to inflict the maximum amount of pain” will always be my favorite Wall Street adage.

From The Wall Street Journal

And analysts said the previous "bad news is good news" adage, which has fuelled rate cut hopes in the past and propelled markets higher, might be a thing of the past.

From Barron's

The old adage is true: Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

From Salon