Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

as they say

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.75 in modern English

Syllables: as they say
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

A vague invocation of popular convention when introducing a phrase or expression, which may be accompanied by attribution to a source or locale in which the phrase or expression is used.

Example Sentences

"It takes one to know one, as they say."
"C'est la vie, as they say in France."

Phrases

they say you know what they say

Frequently Paired Words

they say you know what they say

Synonyms

as the saying goes so they say[sentence adverb]] position>

Questions

What does as they say mean?: A vague invocation of popular convention when introducing a phrase or expression, which may be accompanied by attribution to a source or locale in which the phrase or expression is used.

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