proverbially (Meaning)
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proverbially (r)
in the manner of something that has become a byword
Synonyms & Antonyms of proverbially
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proverbially Sentence Examples
- He was proverbially known as the black sheep of the family.
- The team was proverbially skating on thin ice in the final minutes of the game.
- She was proverbially thrown to the wolves when she was assigned the difficult project.
- The proverbially early bird catches the worm, and he was always the first one at work.
- The proverbially squeaky wheel gets the grease, so she made sure her complaints were heard.
- He was proverbially caught between a rock and a hard place when deciding between the two job offers.
- The proverbially grass is always greener on the other side, and she often found herself longing for a different life.
- He was proverbially walking on eggshells around his boss after the argument.
- The proverbially pen is mightier than the sword, and her words had a powerful impact on the audience.
- She was proverbially in the lion's den when she entered the competitive industry.
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in the manner of something that has become a byword
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He was proverbially known as the black sheep of the family.
The team was proverbially skating on thin ice in the final minutes of the game.
She was proverbially thrown to the wolves when she was assigned the difficult project.
The proverbially early bird catches the worm, and he was always the first one at work.
