saying

US /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/
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detto, massima, aforisma

a well-known phrase or statement that expresses something about life that is generally thought to be true

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As the old saying goes, 'Actions speak louder than words.'
Come dice il vecchio detto, 'Le azioni parlano più forte delle parole.'
There's a common saying in our culture about perseverance.
C'è un detto comune nella nostra cultura sulla perseveranza.