Below is an alphabetical list of commonly used and repeated proverbial phrases. When known, their origins are included.
A proverbial phrase or expression is a type of common saying, similar to a proverb, that is passed down through spoken words. The main difference is that a proverb is a fixed expression, while a proverbial phrase can be changed to fit the sentence or situation.
In 1768, John Ray described a proverbial phrase as:
References
- "Meanings and Origins of Phrases, Sayings and Idioms" . Gary Martin . Retrieved 4 April 2010 .
- Benham, W. Gurney (1926). Putnam's Complete Book of Quotations, Proverbs, and Household Words . New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.