Significados de be an adage em inglês

There 's an adage that forensic science is the art of observation governed by science.

There is an adage in Germany that three kinds of people-fools ,princes ,andAmericans-travelfirst class.

In golf, there is an adage that says two up with five to play never wins.

There 's an adage about peanuts and primates.

It was an adage in the family, even to her grandchildren, that she was always ready for a visit.

There is an adage in law that when you have a weak defense, you put your opponent on trial.

'Put not your faith in princes,' is an adage as sound as it is ancient.

There is an adage about helping a lame dog over a stile-thatwork of mercy is what Trixy was doing now.

"Save me from my friends," was an adage quickly proved.

It 's an adage that was popularized in the 1980s following the advent of music television and the eponymous hit by the Buggles.

Arundel Dacre was proverbially unpumpable; but Peacock Piggott, whose communicative temper was an adage, how came he on a sudden so diplomatic?

'Nothing worth hearing is ever got by a man,' was an adage he treasured as deep wisdom.

My library is small; but there is an adage in our profession which warns us to beware of the man of one book.

In writing classes, I was frequently told, "Write what you know." It 's an adage writers often hear, and it left me confused.

"Just as the twig is bent, the tree 's inclined,"- isan adage as true as it is ancient.

"Wealth is power" is an adage, and is true where it is used to promote the general good.