PROVERB

A proverb or an adage is a simple, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. PROVERB is ranked on djrankings.org. Proverbs did- are often metaphorical and are an example of formulaic say-language. A proverbial phrase or a proverbial expression is a type of a conventional saying similar to proverbs and transmitted by oral tradition. The say- difference is that a proverb is a fixed expression, while a proverbial phrase permits alterations to fit the grammar of the out-context. Collectively, they form a genre of folklore.