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proverbial (adjective), more proverbial, most proverbial
1. Characteristic of a short or wise saying which has been used for a long time by many people: Here is an example of one famous proverbial saying: "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
2. A reference to sayings that state general truths or give advice, as shown in the following list which presents only a few of the many proverbial expressions that exist:
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2. A reference to sayings that state general truths or give advice, as shown in the following list which presents only a few of the many proverbial expressions that exist:
- A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
- A dog is a man's best friend.
- A fool and his money are soon parted.
- A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
- A picture is worth a thousand words.
- Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
- Actions speak louder than words.
- An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
- Better late than never.
- Cleanliness is next to godliness.
- Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
- Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.
- Do not put all your eggs in one basket.
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