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A saw is an old saying or commonly repeated phrase or idea; a conventional wisdom. While "old saw" is a common phrase for "saw", some consider it a tautology.〔''The Columbia Guide to Standard American English'', Kenneth George Wilson (1993) ISBN 0-231-06989-8, (p. 381 )〕〔''Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms'', article "Saying"〕 Among various synonyms for "saying", dictionaries from 18th century singled out "saw" as a vulgar, uneducated wisdom, often based in supersititions.〔"English Synonymes: With Copious Illustrations and Explanations" (1863) (p. 211 )〕 This flavor is seen in the expressions "old women's saws" and "old wife's saws." ==See also== *Old wives' tale *Maxim (philosophy) *Proverb *Aphorism *Folklore 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Saw (saying)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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