as the saying goes

as the saying goes

A phrase highlighting or introducing some axiomatic sentiment. Time, as the saying goes, heals all wounds, right? So I bet you'll feel better in a couple of weeks or months
See also: goes, saying
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • as the fella says
  • fella
  • time heals all wounds
  • (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
  • a penny for them
  • be twiddling (one's) thumbs
  • be twiddling your thumbs
  • the enemy of your enemy is your friend
  • my enemy's enemy is my friend
  • the enemy of my enemy is my friend