Proverbial
Pronunciation: /prəˈvɜːrbiːəl/
Proverbial (adjective)
- used to describe something that is famous or well-known, like a saying.
- relating to or resembling a short, traditional saying that gives advice.
Examples
- He was as busy as the proverbial bee.
- She avoided it like the proverbial plague.
Common collocations: proverbial wisdom, proverbial saying, proverbial truth, proverbial lesson