proverbial
/prəˈvɜrbiəl/
adjective
- Relating to or resembling a proverb; well-known and often referred to.
- The proverbial early bird catches the worm, so she woke up at dawn.
- The team's victory was the proverbial icing on the cake after a perfect season.
- He has the proverbial memory of an elephant, never forgetting a face.
- Used to refer to a person or thing that is a typical or famous example of something.
- She is the proverbial good neighbor, always ready to help.
- He became the proverbial black sheep of the family after leaving his job.
- The old house was the proverbial fixer-upper, needing work in every room.
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