as we say

• Expressão coloquial usada para introduzir ou enfatizar um ditado popular, provérbio ou expressão típica que o falante vai empregar.

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.

   Como se diz

   • 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.

   Como se diz

   • 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.'