Adage
Adage noun - An often stated observation regarding something from common experience.
Usage example: that old adage, “the early bird gets the worm”
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Expression and adage are semantically related In some cases you can use "Expression" instead a noun "Adage".
Expression
Expression noun - An act, process, or means of putting something into words.
Adage and expression are semantically related in proverb topic. Sometimes you can use "Adage" instead a noun "Expression".
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