there's an old saying that you should let sleeping dogs lie
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As the saying goes, out with the old, in with the new.—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 June 2025 Adding witty sayings to the leaves of handheld fans, Knighten wanted to make a statement with her products in a fun and unique way.—Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 4 June 2025 Seek informal settings: There's a reason for the saying that more deals happen on the golf course than anywhere else—casual environments open up opportunities for real and honest conversations.—Stacey Stratton, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 In recent times, the saying has become little more than lazy exposition in Hollywood hero monologues rather than a nugget of wisdom that American politicians and voters genuinely honor.—Clare Morell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for saying
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