2006-07-11 18:25:23 · 4 answers · asked by ciscokidd272 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
1. expressed as a proverb, or resembling a proverb either in form or because of being widely known or referred to
2. used to refer to a particular proverb or similar well-known phrase
3. widely known and recognized, and often viewed as stereotypical
2006-07-11 23:38:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
From the word PROVERB. a wise saying, an adage. from the Book of Proverbs in the Bible. Wise sayings of King Solomon.
2006-07-12 01:33:03 · answer #2 · answered by >(",)< 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means "well known." I use it in place of "metaphorical" simply because it's funnier that way.
2006-07-12 01:28:46 · answer #3 · answered by WelcomeHome 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wise saying....its like..."a friend in need is friend in deed" "old is gold"
these r sum of the famous sayings...
2006-07-12 06:20:58 · answer #4 · answered by neha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋