Proverbial
adjective
Well-known because it is often mentioned in traditional stories or it is a subject that people often talk about.
The proverbial poor student is not just a stereotype.
Often appears as...
- the proverbial phrase
- the proverbial hat
adjective
Used to acknowledge that something is typical or characteristic of the thing mentioned in a phrase.
She found her proverbial prince charming.
Often appears as...
- proverbial practice
- proverbial prince
adjective
Well-known because it is often mentioned in traditional stories or it is a subject that people often talk about.
The proverbial poor student is not just a stereotype.
Often appears as...
- the proverbial phrase
- the proverbial hat
adjective
Used to acknowledge that something is typical or characteristic of the thing mentioned in a phrase.
She found her proverbial prince charming.
Often appears as...
- proverbial practice
- proverbial prince
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Expressions
Relates to phrases deeply embedded in culture, often understood intuitively by native speakers.
He has the proverbial Midas touch in business.
Pro Tip 2/3Frequency of Mention
Indicates something frequently discussed, making it a common reference point in conversation.
The proverbial water cooler talk is a staple of office culture.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical References
Points to sayings or phenomena rooted in historical or traditional narratives.
He faced the proverbial David and Goliath challenge in his new role.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Expressions
Relates to phrases deeply embedded in culture, often understood intuitively by native speakers.
He has the proverbial Midas touch in business.
Pro Tip 2/3Frequency of Mention
Indicates something frequently discussed, making it a common reference point in conversation.
The proverbial water cooler talk is a staple of office culture.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical References
Points to sayings or phenomena rooted in historical or traditional narratives.
He faced the proverbial David and Goliath challenge in his new role.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Expressions
Relates to phrases deeply embedded in culture, often understood intuitively by native speakers.
He has the proverbial Midas touch in business.
Pro Tip 2/3Frequency of Mention
Indicates something frequently discussed, making it a common reference point in conversation.
The proverbial water cooler talk is a staple of office culture.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical References
Points to sayings or phenomena rooted in historical or traditional narratives.
He faced the proverbial David and Goliath challenge in his new role.
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Joseph Pine: What...
Even if you go for a walk in the proverbial woods, there is a company that manufactured the car that delivered you to the edge of the woods; there's a company that manufactured the shoes that you have to protect yourself from the ground of the woods. There's a company that provides a cell phone service you have in case you get lost in the woods.
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Peter Attia: What if...
Logically, then, if you want to treat insulin resistance, you get people to lose weight, right? You treat the obesity. But what if we have it backwards? What if obesity isn't the cause of insulin resistance at all? In fact, what if it's a symptom of a much deeper problem, the tip of a proverbial iceberg?
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Erica Frenkel: The...
really working on some of these challenges in low-income countries could start their design process, their solution search, from outside of that proverbial box and inside of the hospital -- In other words, if we could design for the environment that exists in so many parts of the world,
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Rufus Griscom and Alisa...
which is closely aligned, we all know, with broader happiness, that doesn't rise again until your first child goes to college. So I'm sitting here looking at the next two decades of my life, this chasm of happiness that we're driving our proverbial convertible straight into.
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History through the eyes...
most of the world’s more than 22 billion chickens today are factory farmed. From gladiators and gifts to the gods, to traveling companions and research subjects, chickens have played many roles over the centuries. And though they may not have come before the proverbial egg,
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Is the obesity crisis...
insulin resistance you get people to lose weight right you treat the obesity but what if we have it backwards what if obesity isn't the cause of insulin resistance at all in fact what if it's a symptom of a much deeper problem the tip of a proverbial iceberg
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Safari Live - Day 257 PIPE...
heart you say is this really live that's nice yes it is live no one is lying to you no one is trying to pull the proverbial wool over your eyes I know in these times of fake facts fake news and all sorts of fakeness around the world it's
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Safari Live - Day 146 PIPE...
flatter than the proverbial pancake in other words they are very enthusiastically performing the way that Lions do best but nevertheless we shall assist them and perhaps we shall even be able to give them some kind of characterization
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How empowering women and...
and yet we're too often missing or even barred from the proverbial table. We're too often ignored or silenced when we speak. We are too often passed over when plans are laid or investments made.
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How "baby bonds" could...
The pervasive narrative is that even if your lot in life is subpar, with perseverance and hard work and the virtues of the free market, you can turn your proverbial rags into riches.
Video examples
Joseph Pine: What...
Even if you go for a walk in the proverbial woods, there is a company that manufactured the car that delivered you to the edge of the woods; there's a company that manufactured the shoes that you have to protect yourself from the ground of the woods. There's a company that provides a cell phone service you have in case you get lost in the woods.
Video examples
Peter Attia: What if...
Logically, then, if you want to treat insulin resistance, you get people to lose weight, right? You treat the obesity. But what if we have it backwards? What if obesity isn't the cause of insulin resistance at all? In fact, what if it's a symptom of a much deeper problem, the tip of a proverbial iceberg?
Video examples
Erica Frenkel: The...
really working on some of these challenges in low-income countries could start their design process, their solution search, from outside of that proverbial box and inside of the hospital -- In other words, if we could design for the environment that exists in so many parts of the world,
Video examples
Rufus Griscom and Alisa...
which is closely aligned, we all know, with broader happiness, that doesn't rise again until your first child goes to college. So I'm sitting here looking at the next two decades of my life, this chasm of happiness that we're driving our proverbial convertible straight into.
Video examples
History through the eyes...
most of the world’s more than 22 billion chickens today are factory farmed. From gladiators and gifts to the gods, to traveling companions and research subjects, chickens have played many roles over the centuries. And though they may not have come before the proverbial egg,
Video examples
Is the obesity crisis...
insulin resistance you get people to lose weight right you treat the obesity but what if we have it backwards what if obesity isn't the cause of insulin resistance at all in fact what if it's a symptom of a much deeper problem the tip of a proverbial iceberg
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 257 PIPE...
heart you say is this really live that's nice yes it is live no one is lying to you no one is trying to pull the proverbial wool over your eyes I know in these times of fake facts fake news and all sorts of fakeness around the world it's
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 146 PIPE...
flatter than the proverbial pancake in other words they are very enthusiastically performing the way that Lions do best but nevertheless we shall assist them and perhaps we shall even be able to give them some kind of characterization
Video examples
How empowering women and...
and yet we're too often missing or even barred from the proverbial table. We're too often ignored or silenced when we speak. We are too often passed over when plans are laid or investments made.
Video examples
How "baby bonds" could...
The pervasive narrative is that even if your lot in life is subpar, with perseverance and hard work and the virtues of the free market, you can turn your proverbial rags into riches.
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Rick Wilson
American Author
I think Trump is so dangerous because the people that he appeals to the most have this sense of despair and oppression that has become a central defining characteristic of their lives. And they feel like only he is their avatar; only he will fight for them; only he will keep the wolf from the proverbial door.
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Eniola Aluko
English Athlete
I think public criticism of players can go one of two ways: either the players will want to raise a proverbial middle finger at their manager and prove them wrong, or the squad will go within themselves and performances will deteriorate.
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Robert Baden-Powell
English Soldier
The happiest people I know as a nation are the Burmese; their brightness and cheeriness are proverbial. Kindness to animals is one of their greatest 'weaknesses'; no Burmese will kill an animal, even if it is to put it out of pain.
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Bennett Miller
American Director
Before I find myself in the middle of a project, I want to make sure it is the kind of thing that keeps me excited for two years. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to push the proverbial rock up the proverbial mountain.
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Vivek Wadhwa
Indian Businessman
The lesson is, because there will be many lemons in life, to learn to make the proverbial lemonade - and be open and honest. That's the best way of doing damage control and positioning yourself for success.
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Pritam Singh
Singaporean Author
In fact, it is my case that POFMA can easily become a proverbial Damocles sword that would hang over members of the public who do not support the government's narrative or toe the government's line.
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Romeo LeBlanc
Canadian Politician
I am told that there is a proverbial phrase among the Inuit: 'A long time ago, in the future.' Let the children see our history, and maybe it will help to shape the future.
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Cesaro
Swiss Wrestler
Of course, to be WWE world champion is definitely on my list. Anybody who is not reaching for that proverbial brass ring is doing something wrong if they're in the WWE.
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Lafcadio Hearn
Japanese Author
The proverbial philosophy of a people helps us to understand more about them than any other kind of literature.
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Ray Kurzweil
American Inventor
Life expectancy is a statistical phenomenon. You could still be hit by the proverbial bus tomorrow.
Quote examples
Rick Wilson
American Author
I think Trump is so dangerous because the people that he appeals to the most have this sense of despair and oppression that has become a central defining characteristic of their lives. And they feel like only he is their avatar; only he will fight for them; only he will keep the wolf from the proverbial door.
Quote examples
Eniola Aluko
English Athlete
I think public criticism of players can go one of two ways: either the players will want to raise a proverbial middle finger at their manager and prove them wrong, or the squad will go within themselves and performances will deteriorate.
Quote examples
Robert Baden-Powell
English Soldier
The happiest people I know as a nation are the Burmese; their brightness and cheeriness are proverbial. Kindness to animals is one of their greatest 'weaknesses'; no Burmese will kill an animal, even if it is to put it out of pain.
Quote examples
Bennett Miller
American Director
Before I find myself in the middle of a project, I want to make sure it is the kind of thing that keeps me excited for two years. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to push the proverbial rock up the proverbial mountain.
Quote examples
Vivek Wadhwa
Indian Businessman
The lesson is, because there will be many lemons in life, to learn to make the proverbial lemonade - and be open and honest. That's the best way of doing damage control and positioning yourself for success.
Quote examples
Pritam Singh
Singaporean Author
In fact, it is my case that POFMA can easily become a proverbial Damocles sword that would hang over members of the public who do not support the government's narrative or toe the government's line.
Quote examples
Romeo LeBlanc
Canadian Politician
I am told that there is a proverbial phrase among the Inuit: 'A long time ago, in the future.' Let the children see our history, and maybe it will help to shape the future.
Quote examples
Cesaro
Swiss Wrestler
Of course, to be WWE world champion is definitely on my list. Anybody who is not reaching for that proverbial brass ring is doing something wrong if they're in the WWE.
Quote examples
Lafcadio Hearn
Japanese Author
The proverbial philosophy of a people helps us to understand more about them than any other kind of literature.
Quote examples
Ray Kurzweil
American Inventor
Life expectancy is a statistical phenomenon. You could still be hit by the proverbial bus tomorrow.
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