saying /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/noun 2forms 1phrases 2 noun2 •A proverb or maxim.There is a Chinese saying: "One who does not know how to smile has no business to be in business." How much truer is this of people engaged in the business of diplomacy! — 1983 •(no longer used) That which is said; an utterance.And I'll be sworn you would believe my saying, Howe'er you lean to th' nayward. — 1610 formssayings Phrases with saying go without sayingTo not need to be said or mentioned; to be obvious, apparent, clear, or already established. that's saying somethingSaid of something that has an even greater impact or effect than what is readily apparent, considering the context.
