A saying indicates a phrase or statement that expresses with grace and wit, a complete concept. In general, the sayings do not literally coincide with what they express, but rather illustrate an idea or a concept using rhetorical devices such as metaphor, allegory or irony. In addition, in the sayings, the sonority and the rhyme of the words are fundamental. The concept of this kind of expression has something of a joke and a witty wit.
What is a saying
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They are popular expressions that ingeniously denote an idea, giving an analogy of it. They generally refer to diverse topics, from everyday aspects to more existential ones, transmitted from generation to generation.
Characteristics of the sayings
These are ingenious, metaphorical, manifest the local culture, use colloquial language, have no literal sense, do not pretend to advise, easy to memorize, of unknown origin.
Examples of sayings with their meaning
- “Broth is more expensive than meatballs”: it is used when the unnecessary causes more problems than it should.
- “Giving and giving, little bird flying”: refers to the immediacy with which exchanges must take place.
- "Put a lot of cream on your tacos": when someone exacerbates their own achievements.
- "He who is a parrot, wherever he wants is green ": about a person faithful to his thoughts and actions regardless of the circumstances.
- "And what do you want your snow?" : for when they try to abuse someone's good will.
- "You don't sell pineapples": for those who try to point out other people's defects while forgetting their own.
As the saying goes
It is a Mexican television program broadcast since 2011 by the Televisa network. It is characterized because the story of each episode is related to popular sayings and its plot will have it as a premise. It touches on everyday issues, such as economic problems, violence, homosexuality, among others.
Sayings of "As the saying goes"
Among the most popular and outstanding that have been in the series, we can mention:
- "There are no roses without thorns": it was an episode where he dealt with the issue of child trafficking and how the best things are achieved after making an effort.
- "Tell me what you brag about and I'll tell you what you lack": the story developed in this episode taught that you must first have love for yourself in order to love others and that it is better to remain silent when you do not have something that has not been achieved.
- "Do good without looking at who": a sobering episode about doing good to others regardless of where they come from or what can be obtained in exchange for it.
- "The darker the night, the sooner it dawns": This 2011 episode, which carried an award for the annual prize for women, taught about family violence and the solution to this conflict.
10 most popular sayings of Mexico
- " What pachuca for Toluca?" : it is one of the Mexican sayings that are used to greet.
- "Patitas, why do I want them?": It is said when a situation has become complicated and you want to leave that place. This has a similar purpose to the one that says "It ran better here than it stayed here."
- "Little bottle of sherry, everything you say will be backwards": it is one of the most popular children's sayings, and it is said to reverse something that the other said.
- "Speak without mincing the tongue": refers to saying things as they are, without any kind of filters.
- "I was like the dog of the two cakes": refers to when someone, due to their indecision, did not obtain any results.
- "I take a cue from my tongue": expresses disbelief towards the things that another person tells.
- "You already roared, lión": it is one of the short sayings that is expressed when a proposal made by another person is accepted.
- "Lend for the orchestra": it is said when something is snatched or taken from another person.
- "In the absence of love, some tacos al pastor": it is one of the sayings of love that is said for when there is a lack of love and this dish or other food would replace it.
- "It does to me what the wind does to Juarez": it means that some action, person or event does not affect the person at all.
Frequently Asked Questions about Said
What are popular sayings?
They are popular expressions of a locality that express an idea in an ingenious and humorous way.What is the purpose of the sayings?
These try to express a point of view on something or a specific topic, in a language that is available to all cultural levels.What do the sayings convey?
They clearly convey an idea by serving as an analogy to a situation.
