old saw
Example Sentences
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There has long been an old saw about Southern California: It’s a region too willing to bulldoze its history in the name of progress.
From Los Angeles Times
The old saw in presidential campaigns was: which candidate would you rather have a beer with?
From Salon
“The first casualty when war comes is truth,” as the old saw has it.
From Slate
As the old saw goes, "Dogs have owners, cats have staff."
From Salon
That old saw is true of the Seattle area’s housing market.
From Seattle Times
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