Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

they say

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.79 in modern English

Syllables: they say
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see they, say.

phrase

Used to introduce a statement as common knowledge. (This entry is a translation hub.)

Example Sentences

"They said the house was haunted."
"They say the number 13 is unlucky."
"Take the worst with the best, there's Grimaldi the souldier, a very well-timbred fellow: they say he is a Roman, Nephew to the Duke Mount Ferratto; they say he did good service in the warrs against the Millanoys."
"1. What are some of the things they said man would never do? 2. Name some dreams once thought of as impossible but have been realized. 3. Give examples of man's achievements[…]"
""Let's talk about you. Why did you break up with the general?" *: "Maybe it's time I really got to know the lowly doughboy." […] *: "A cop and a reporter..." Mason rubbed his chin and feigned a thoughtful pause. "Well, they said man would never fly.""

Phrases

as they say so they say you know what they say as the saying goes word is

Frequently Paired Words

as they say so they say you know what they say as the saying goes word is

Synonyms

it is commonly said people say people in general say a common saying is

Questions

What does they say mean?: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see they, say.

How to pronounce they say

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