old saw

idiomatic

(idiomatic) A cliché, saying, or overused expression; especially a proverb or maxim.

Japanese Meaning

使い古されたことわざ、格言や決まり文句として、陳腐でありふれた表現

Before you dismiss my advice, remember that old saw: experience is the best teacher.

私の助言を却下する前に、あの古い格言を思い出してください。「経験こそ最良の教師だ。」

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) A cliché, saying, or overused expression; especially a proverb or maxim.

He's full of old saws, but he's not much for original advice.

old saws

（ plural ）