fella

as the fella says

A phrase highlighting or introducing some axiomatic sentiment. Time, as the fella says, heals all wounds, right? So I bet you'll feel better in a couple of weeks or months.
See also: fella, say

fella

A guy. The word is a slang variant of "fellow." Look fellas, I didn't mean to disturb you, I just wanted a word with Jason. Stay away from those fellas—they're bad news.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

fella

(ˈfɛlə)
n. a fellow; a guy. (Also a term of address.) Hey, fella. Got a match?
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • as the fella says
  • as the saying goes
  • 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
References in periodicals archive
However, Strongman extended his jab to involve Sister Derby in one of his punchlines to the AMG Rapper, when he asked: 'who chooses Fella Makafui over Sister Derby'.
"There's a Ted Hastings bingo thing that happens, where guys kind of, every time I say 'fella', they have to drink a pint.
He told the court: "Out of the corner of my eye I've seen one fella step closer to the other fella and punch the other fella."
Fella seems young for her age at times but, as a young girl coping with a terrible loss, it is realistic.
This is how the story goes: Fella has accused Latifa of being a drinking, drug-fuelled diva, and in an interview with the latter this week, she hit back at the Algerian by accusing her of being a liar.
Convinced by the rental product solution - Fella Homes, has tied up with Online Rental company- CityFurnish.com to provide complete setup of furniture and appliance on rent in its villas, apartments, and student dorms, thereby providing the end users with fully equipped residential facility in a "plug and play" format.
Sunday was a welldeserved moment for a top fella. I was made up for him.
"People still look at me and probably say, 'Oh, that was bad form' (going to court) but it was just that when I thought back on it, a fella running that distance...
George has acted quickly to secure his services and believes O'Regan and Big Fella Thanks will make a good combination.
The practice nurse was even forced to leave her home for a few days due to fears for her safety and has moved her other animals, including Fella, away from her property.
Big Fella Thanks was given a typically patient ride by Graham Lee, but travelled and jumped with notable zest throughout and was still travelling ominously well as the field straightened up for home.
I NOW I've a reputation in Brum for being a big, butch uber macho sort of fella, but I have to admit I've been enjoying Birmingham's International Dance Festival.
Champion trainer Paul Nicholls saddles today's favourite Big Fella Thanks (7/1 at StanJames.com) named after owner Harry Findlay's legendary white greyhound who won the Irish Coursing Derby back in 1999.
"People up and down the country will be piling into their local bookies to have a bet this weekend and with housewives' favourite Ruby Walsh on board, it's difficult to see anything other than Big Fella Thanks going off favourite," said totesport spokesman George Primarolo.
RUBY Walsh admits the decision to side with Big Fella Thanks in the John Smith's Grand National on Saturday week is not one he has taken lightly.