proverb

/ˈprɒvɜːb/ noun [C]

Translation

› a famous phrase or sentence which gives you advice

atsözü

an ancient Chinese proverb1224

proverbial

/prəʊˈvɜːbiəl/ adjective › relating to a proverb

atasözüne ait; atasözleriyle ilgili

1224

(Definition of proverb noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English-Turkish © Cambridge University Press)

to do something that spoils someone's plans

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