n .
a traditional saying ; a proverb 전래되는 말, 격언 ; 속담

• There is at least a kernel of truth in the _____ "_____s usually contain at least kernel of truth."
• The politician promised to make bold new proposals in his campaign speech, but all he did was spout sale _____s.
  그 정치가는 선거 유세에서 대담하게 새로운 제안을 하기로 약속했다. 그러나 그가 한 일이라곤 진부한 격언만을 쏟아냈을 뿐이었다.
• The coach had decorated the locker room with inspirational _____s, hoping that the sayings would instill a hunger for victory in his players.