Synonyms for old saw
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A cliché, saying, or overused expression, especially a proverb or maxim.
He's full of old saws, but he's not much for original advice.
Example sentences
- refrain I feel it's preferable to refrain from doing that.
- adage There must always be two parties to a quarrel, says the old adage.
By length
- 5 letters
- adage2
- 7 letters
- refrain2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (adage2 = 2 syllables).