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there's an old saying that you should let sleeping dogs lie
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There’s a saying that an organized lie is stronger than the disorganized truth.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 June 2025
As the saying goes, a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
—James Blake, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
In ancient times, all roads led to Rome—or so the saying goes.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
For a beginner-friendly craft, print off your favorite sayings as index cards, then add some color by hand.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 June 2025
As the saying goes, a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
—James Blake, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
In ancient times, all roads led to Rome—or so the saying goes.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
For a beginner-friendly craft, print off your favorite sayings as index cards, then add some color by hand.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
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“Saying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saying. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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