im trying to find out what the saying you hear from your parents or whatever 'if they jumped off a bridge would you?' saying is.... like is it a aphorism? proverb? myth? cliche?
2007-03-12 03:56:30 · 5 answers · asked by Crimson 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It's a hypothetical question.
2007-03-12 05:51:08 · answer #1 · answered by Earthling 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'd go with "maxim"
'A maxim is a brief statement of a general and practical truth, esp. one that serves as a rule of conduct or a precept: “It is wise to risk no more than one can afford to lose.” '
2007-03-12 11:45:10 · answer #2 · answered by Zee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cliche
2007-03-12 11:19:51 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cliche
2007-03-12 11:01:05 · answer #4 · answered by AustinRivers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd call it nagging, but I suppose that's just me.
2007-03-12 11:04:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋