"Proverbial" is a word in ENGLISH

proverbial ENGLISH
Definition:

Mentioned or comprised in a proverb; used as a proverb;
hence, commonly known; as, a proverbial expression; his meanness was
proverbial.

proverbial ENGLISH
Definition:

Of or pertaining to proverbs; resembling a proverb.

Few words of positivity

Serious sport is war minus the shooting.

George Orwell

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Laugh your heart out.

Where do old bowling balls end up?In the gutter!

proverbialize ENGLISH

To turn into a proverb; to speak in proverbs.

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proverbially ENGLISH

In a proverbial manner; by way of proverb; hence, commonly; universally; as, it is proverbially said; the bee is proverbially …

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saying ENGLISH

That which is said; a declaration; a statement, especially a proverbial one; an aphorism; a proverb.

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