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saying noun

  /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/
  • A proverb or maxim.
 detto, proverbio, massima

say verb

said   /seɪ/ , [seː] , [sɛj]
  • (intransitive) To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.
 dire, recitare
  • (transitive) To tell, either verbally or in writing.
  • (transitive) To indicate in a written form.
 dire
  • (impersonal, transitive) To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact.
 dire, diciamo, si dice
  • (informal, imperative, transitive) Suppose, assume; used to mark an example, supposition or hypothesis.
 diciamo
go without saying
inutile dire, si capisce, va da sé
as the saying goes
come dice il detto
as I was saying
come stavo dicendo
it goes without saying
non ci piove
just saying
qui lo dico, qui lo nego
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