has become a proverb
1proverb — [präv′ərb] n. [OFr proverbe < L proverbium < pro , PRO 2 + verbum, word: see VERB] 1. a short, traditional saying that expresses some obvious truth or familiar experience; adage; maxim 2. a person or thing that has become commonly… …
2proverb — proverblike, adj. /prov euhrb/, n. 1. a short popular saying, usually of unknown and ancient origin, that expresses effectively some commonplace truth or useful thought; adage; saw. 2. a wise saying or precept; a didactic sentence. 3. a person or …
3Proverb — Not to be confused with pro verb. For other uses, see Proverb (disambiguation). Chinese proverb. It says, Study till old, live till old, and there is still three tenths studying left to do. Meaning that no matter how old you are, there is still… …
4no matter how long a log stays in the water, it doesn’t become a crocodile — Proverb of the Bambara people of Mali, meaning that essential characteristics do not change because of external circumstances. Versions exist in several West and Central African languages. 1976 K. M. AITHNARD Some Aspects of Cultural Policy in… …
5pro|ver´bi|al|ly — pro|ver|bi|al «pruh VUR bee uhl», adjective. 1. a) of a proverb. b) expressed in a proverb: »proverbial wisdom. c) like a proverb: »proverbial brevity, a proverbial saying. 2. that has become a proverb: »the proverbial stitch in time. 3.… …
6pro|ver|bi|al — «pruh VUR bee uhl», adjective. 1. a) of a proverb. b) expressed in a proverb: »proverbial wisdom. c) like a proverb: »proverbial brevity, a proverbial saying. 2. that has become a proverb: »the proverbial stitch in time. 3. Figurative. well known …
7catchword — catchword, byword, shibboleth, slogan mean a phrase that catches the eye or the ear and is repeated so often that it becomes a formula. Catchword usually applies to a phrase that serves as the formula or identification mark of an emotionally… …
8Georges Danton — Georges Jacques Danton According to a biographer, Danton s height was colossal, his make athletic, his features strongly marked, coarse, and displeasing; his voice shook the domes of the halls .[1] President of the …
9proverbial — adjective Date: 1548 1. of, relating to, or resembling a proverb 2. that has become a proverb or byword ; commonly spoken of < the proverbial smoking gun > • proverbially adverb …
10Shronell — is a small townland a few miles outside the village of Lattin, between the town of Emly and Tipperary town (Ireland) on the main road. The area is not roadsigned, nor does it appear frequently on road maps. Therefore, the best indication for… …