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    proverbial
    /prəˈvəːbɪəl/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a word or phrase) referred to in a proverb or idiom: "I'm going to stick out like the proverbial sore thumb"

    noun

    • 1. used to stand for a word or phrase that is normally part of a proverb or idiom but is not actually uttered: "one word out of line, and the proverbial hits the fan"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROVERBIAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Proverbial means commonly known, especially because it is from a proverb or saying. Learn how to use this adjective with sentences and expressions from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › proverbialProverbial Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of proverbial, an adjective that describes something related to or resembling a proverb. See examples of proverbial in sentences and its etymology, history, and usage.

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  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROVERBIAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective 'proverbial', which means related to or resembling a proverb. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation and word frequency of 'proverbial'.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › proverbialProverbial - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If something is proverbial, it's referred to in a familiar saying. If your little brother knocks over his milk and starts crying, you might think of the proverbial spilled milk.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › proverbialPROVERBIAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Proverbial definition: of, relating to, or characteristic of a proverb. See examples of PROVERBIAL used in a sentence.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › proverbialProverbial - definition of proverbial by The Free Dictionary

    Proverbial means of or relating to a proverb, or widely known and spoken of. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, antonyms, translations and examples from various sources.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › proverbialproverbial adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Proverbial means related to a proverb or a well-known phrase, or very famous. Learn how to use this adjective with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.