English Dictionary

proverbial

/pɹəˈvɜɹb.iː.əl/

noun

(euphemistic) Used to replace a word that might be considered unacceptable in a particular situation, when using a well-known phrase. / (euphemistic, in the plural) The groin or the testicles.

The proverbial apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

意味（1）

(euphemistic) Used to replace a word that might be considered unacceptable in a particular situation, when using a well-known phrase.

I think we should be prepared in case the proverbial hits the fan.

意味（2）

(euphemistic, in the plural) The groin or the testicles.

You'll find they've got you by the proverbials.