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a short, well-known phrase, remark etc

maxim, proverb

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Cases of word usage

1) say (something more), continue by saying (something) (add)

2) a short saying expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way, e.g. 'To know you is to love you' (epigram)

3) an act of saying goodbye (farewell)

4) to suggest (that) something is true without saying it (imply)

5) the act of expressing one's true opinion or intention by saying the opposite of one's thoughts in order to make one's remarks forceful, especially by praising and not blaming (irony)

6) a person who helps the umpire or referee by saying whether the ball crosses a line (linesman)

7) saying freely what one thinks (outspoken)

8) a short interval or stop (while doing or saying something) (pause)

9) a popular short saying giving a general truth, usually advice or warning (proverb)

10) (to make) a clever, witty or sarcastic remark or saying (quip)

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