Saying

A saying is any concisely written or spoken linguistic expression that is especially memorable because of its meaning or structure.

There are a number of specific types of sayings:

References

  1. Randall, Bernice (1991). When is a Pig a Hog?: A Guide to Confoundingly Related English Words. New York: Galahad Books.
  2. 1 2 Rovin, Jeff (1994). What’s the Difference? A Compendium of Commonly Confused and Misused Words. New York: Ballantine Books.

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