vocabulary - Word for a phrase that is very commonly used to describe something



What is a word to describe a phrase such as "Anything can happen", which is often made in reference to baseball. This is frequently said, but "platitude" and "cliche" aren't the right terms. What type of phrase is this?



Answer



Of the many synonyms on offer, adage is a good fit:



A proverb or short statement expressing a general truth



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