proverb
/ˈprɑvərb/
noun
- A short, well-known saying that expresses a common truth or piece of advice.
- My grandmother often quoted the proverb 'Actions speak louder than words.'
- In many cultures, the proverb 'Don't count your chickens before they hatch' teaches patience.
- The proverb 'A stitch in time saves nine' reminds us to fix problems early.