as we say

• Expression familière utilisée pour introduire ou souligner un proverbe, un dicton ou une tournure typique que le locuteur s'apprête à employer.

A conversational phrase used to introduce or emphasize a common saying, proverb, or typical expression that the speaker is about to use.

1. Introductory expressionB2informal

   A phrase used to introduce a common saying, proverb, or idiomatic expression.

   comme on dit

   • As we say, 'better late than never.'
   • As we say in the business world, 'time is money.'
   • As we say, 'practice makes perfect.'

2. Emphasizing a pointB2informal

   Used to emphasize that the following statement is a typical or well-known way of expressing something.

   comme on dit

   • As we say, 'actions speak louder than words.'
   • As we say, 'don't count your chickens before they hatch.'
   • As we say, 'every cloud has a silver lining.'