Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

as the saying goes

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.98 in modern English

Syllables
as the say-ing -goes
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Used before or after saying an apt proverb, adage, cliché etc.

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What does as the saying goes mean?
Used before or after saying an apt proverb, adage, cliché etc.

How to pronounce as the saying goes

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