old saw
Example Sentences
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It reminds me of the old saw that it takes years to build a reputation and only a few minutes to destroy it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026
“The first casualty when war comes is truth,” as the old saw has it.
From Slate • May 13, 2024
As the old saw goes, "Dogs have owners, cats have staff."
From Salon • Aug. 11, 2023
That old saw is true of the Seattle area’s housing market.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2023
So I played that old saw for all it was worth.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
