FIGURES OF SPEECH (SAYINGS)

This is a short, pointed, and memorable saying that is based on facts, and which is considered a veritable truth by the majority of people.

This is a statement of truth or opinion expressed in a concise, terse, and witty manner.

This is a term or phrase that cannot be understood by a literal translation but refers instead to a figurative meaning that is understood through common use.

This refers to polite, indirect expressions which replace words and phrases considered harsh and impolite or which suggest something unpleasant.

This is a question that is asked not to get an answer, but instead to emphasize a point.