old saw

Example Sentences

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But to invert the old saw, the shoe doesn’t always fit.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

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

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

“There is no reason to doubt the old saw that the most important decision you make is choosing your parents,” said David Levine, the Berkeley economist and mobility researcher.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times