outdated saying
[/ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd ˈseɪɪŋ/]
noun phrasepl: outdated sayings
ditado ultrapassado / provérbio arcaico / dito antiquado
1. A proverb, maxim, or common expression that is no longer considered relevant, modern, or applicable to contemporary life
The saying 'children should be seen and not heard' is an outdated saying that most modern parents reject.
O ditado 'crianças devem ser vistas e não ouvidas' é um provérbio ultrapassado que a maioria dos pais modernos rejeita.
2. An old phrase or idiom that has fallen out of common usage due to changes in society, technology, or values
Telling someone to 'stop and smell the roses' might be considered an outdated saying in our fast-paced digital world.
Dizer a alguém para 'parar e cheirar as flores' pode ser considerado um ditado ultrapassado em nosso mundo digital acelerado.
Outdated sayings often reflect generational differences and cultural evolution. In Brazil, common outdated sayings include 'homem não chora' (men don't cry) and 'mulher que sabe cozinhar arruma marido' (a woman who can cook will find a husband). In the USA and English-speaking cultures, these often include gender-based, authoritarian, or technology-ignorant expressions that clash with modern values. Discussion of outdated sayings is common in educational and social contexts when examining how language and societal norms change over time.
NYC Slang
dusty saying / old heads' wisdom
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