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Proverbial saying (5)

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I believe the answer is:

adage

'proverbial saying' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for adage that I've seen before include "Well-remembered proverb or saying" , "Proverb, maxim" , "True proverb or saying" , "Old saw" , "Dictum" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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