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Saw (saying)

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A saw is a saying or commonly repeated phrase or idea that has become trite through repetition, though usually used as a descriptive noun to refer to such a phrase. Most often heard when referring to such a phrase as "that old saw about..."

See also

Old wive's tale

cliché

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