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Sentence Examples The old adage that more is not necessarily better is certainly the proverbial case here. It was the living proof of the old adage that man does not live by bread alone. Despite the assurances given at that time, the state bureaucratic delays continue as if to prove the truth of the adage that old habits die hard. They say that the pen is mightier than the sword and he has certainly proved the veracity of that old adage. Many raised black pens to the sky, visually evoking the adage that the pen is mightier than the sword. Many blogs feature in their heading a maxim, aphorism, saying, adage, axiom, saw, proverb, epigram or precept. The old rugby adage was proven correct against the Boks as the Scottish pack gave their opponents no quarter and precious little ball. They are contradicted by the old adage that he who pays the piper calls the tune. Perhaps there is some truth in that old adage about good things coming to those who wait! Or does the thought of real cold steel in the belt of that twitchy fellow over by the reference books chill the life out of the adage? In his long commentary on that adage, Erasmus described the genesis and significance of the anchor and dolphin in the Aldine colophon. There is no one so dangerous as a man backed into a corner, as the adage goes, I think. This book defies the old adage that claims you can't judge a book by its cover. If, as the adage goes, education is wasted on the young, it is tempting to wonder whether democracy is not wasted on voters. There's another old adage there, too, but I can't call it to mind just now. Her daughter described her as a warm, fun-loving person who lived by the old adage that hard work never hurt anybody. On the whole I have always agreed with the old adage that horses were dangerous at both ends and uncomfortable in the middle. It's scant consolation but the old adage there is always someone else worse off than yourself can help banish the blues. The old adage would suggest that you always play to your strengths and I would always go along with that. The enthusiasts for revolutionary methods overlook the truth of the adage that the best is often the enemy of the good. Show More Sentences In line with the old adage, things did get worse around here before they got better. It all goes to demonstrate the old adage that statistics can be used to prove anything, provided you jiggle them properly. It's an old adage but it's one that the people of Newry and Mourne are ignoring. This is a book which confirms the adage that truth is stranger than fiction. The adage, that truth is often stranger than fiction, is a huge understatement. As the old adage says, nothing that comes from a coconut tree is ever wasted. Scientists have shown that there is a degree of truth in the old adage that love is blind. The adage that there are no permanent enemies in politics has been proved true yet again today. The old football adage that offense wins games and defense wins championships still scores. They say necessity is the mother of invention, but if that old adage was true, why do we have the harmonica or the lava lamp? Since the old adage of a little of what you fancy doing you good is now applicable to chocolate, we can all breathe a sigh of relief. There's a good old adage which really does work, If you want something doing well, do it yourself! There is an old adage that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. This group of millionaires and billionaires believes in the biblical adage that says, to whom much is given, much is required. There's wisdom in that old adage about silence being golden, so pipe down a bit while you choose your words carefully. The laws of infernal dynamics are an adage about the cursedness of the universe. The old adage that at night all cats are gray is in fact quite true. He has surprised many by defying the adage that you can't teach an old dog new tricks by adopting a more attacking approach than he normally favours for his teams. We have often heard the old adage of reshuffling the deck chairs on the Titanic. The old adage of not just doing good, but being seen to do good, applies here. Show More Sentences Dr Terry John said that, in rushing into the establishment of PCTs, the government was ignoring the old adage that you should not try to run before you can walk. The old adage of practice makes perfect applies here, that these sportsmen who now play almost all year long must also practice more than ever before. Texas is a place where everything is bigger, the adage goes, and that's as true of our lakes as of the horns on our cattle and the tires on our pickups. His staying power is a testament to the poptimist adage that if someone likes something, it must have some merit. After all, dwelling on mistakes of the past would not help her unless she learned from them, though the old adage did not make her feel better in the least. As the old adage goes, he who lives by the sword dies by the sword.     There is the old adage that half a loaf is better than none, but I would argue half a loaf that has gone bad is probably worse than none. When the drink is in, the truth comes out, especially for men, giving yet more support, as if any were needed, to the Roman adage in vino veritas. But to misquote an old financial adage, the property market can remain irrational longer than you are prepared to remain homeless. Now he's talking about the old adage that money is the root of all evil. For those of you who are graphically inclined, as the old picture adage says, the charts do tell the complete story. Only time will tell if it was the correct route to follow, but the old adage that two heads are better than one will hopefully augment our own individual attributes. The old adage that variety is the spice of life still holds true! Two contradictory statements have been telescoped into a line whose homely, admonitory sound conveys the impression of a popular adage. An example is the renovation of Triffo Hall on the University of Alberta campus, which typifies the adage that what was old, is new again. Therefore, as the adage says, the pessimist might be right, but the optimist enjoys the trip. There is an old adage about fairness: justice should not only be done but be seen to be done. The old adage that you get what you pay for is as true of human capital as it is of other assets. There is truth in the adage in vino veritas, but for once let us leave it to the labels to reveal the information we are entitled to. A team of Dutch scientists set out to discover whether being afraid can curdle the blood – an adage used since the medieval times. Show More Sentences There is an old and well-worn military adage that while the generals give the orders, it falls to the young soldiers to do the killing and the dying. The soybean market is trading on the adage of wanting to see rain in the gauge not in the forecast before breaking. Unfortunately, following the old adage that mothers raise their sons in the image of the men they wish they had married, our mums refuse to give up on us. Enter the arena as early as possible to prearrange the playing field and take the lead, is an old adage that is quite often worthful. So me and my pal headed off to the Red Lion in Earlswood to put the well-favoured adage to the test. Perhaps the most problematic aspect of the adage is the most obvious. Any wine grower who believed one of his colleagues did not respect this adage could bring the case before the courts. However, anyone declaring that the adage is obsolete is jumping the gun. As with their class of 2003, Kim and his squad appear to have subscribed to the adage that 'self-praise is no recommendation', leaving their rivals to speak for them. We have all heard the adage about the rotten apple spoiling the rest of the barrel. On the contrary, malcontents would do better to forget the old adage that says there's nothing like the first time and instead, lend an attentive ear. Users are faced with the daunting task of locating a few relevant items from within a sea of available content, akin to the old adage of finding a needle in a haystack. If that is the case, they will have learned, at their personal expense, that the old adage 'have no accomplices, or eliminate them after using them,'  attributed to Machiavelli, is still up to date. In proving the old adage about semi-finals rarely being entertaining contests, Ayr United and Kilmarnock served up a 120-minute encounter that in spells could have made the eyes bleed. The polluter pays' should be the logical adage. According to an old adage, producers live poor and die rich. I have this old adage in the grain industry. My friend told me that when he first heard it, at a time in our service when I was on the transmitting end, he was so impressed that he has used this adage throughout his own career. Although the old adage suggests that money can't buy happiness, the data does suggest that it helps individuals deal with the travails of modern living. Reversing Von Clausewitz's adage, policy becomes an extension of war. Show More Sentences An old adage describes beating as sailing for twice the distance at half the speed and three times the discomfort. Although he was young enough to be re-educated time will tell whether he will reinforce an old adage. According to a paleontologic adage, ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny. Despite mounting evidence that life after mergers is less than idyllic, no one in Corporate America seems willing to challenge the old adage that bigger is better. Never mind the old adage that revenge is a dish best served cold. This adage frequently comes to mind while deciphering the documentary film of this region, particularly the work that is autobiographically grounded. The old adage about owning a boat applies equally to race cars. Examples from Classical Literature And you believe in the adage that 'empty vessels make the most sound,' I take it? The explanation of this adage is not here assumed, nor its community of relation. The adage that many hands make light work was never better exemplified than on that July day in the berry pasture. Tell me where you live and Ill tell you what youre worth, says an old adage. I gave him the Spanish equivalent for our adage not to cry over spilt milk, adding that I preferred his room to his company. If the Yankee were quick at work, he fulfilled the other sequent of the adage likewise. A short life and a merry one,' seems the adage in favour here. But she added that the old adage of twins telepathically reading their sibling's minds isn't something they have experienced. Sophronia, darling, Mr and Mrs Boffin will remind you of the old adage, that self-praise is no recommendation. That experience is the parent of wisdom, is an adage the truth of which is recognized by the wisest as well as the simplest of mankind. There must always be two parties to a quarrel, says the old adage. But manifestly to our Priests and Women this adage did not apply. Charley verified the adage about little pitchers, I am sure, for she heard of more sayings and doings in a day than would have come to my ears in a month. Too bad the old adage of only one queen per hive still holds true. Find more words! 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What is the opposite of adage? Words that rhyme with adage What is the plural of adage? What is the adjective for adage? What is the noun for adage? Translations for adage Use our Sentence Generator Nearby Words Adad ad absurdum ADA Ada A.D. A.D adages adagio adagios Adah Adal Adam 5-letter Words Starting With a ad ada adag