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they say

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  1. It is commonly said

    It is commonly said; people in general say; a common saying is. (This entry is a translation hub.)

    • They say the number 13 is unlucky.
    • They said the house was haunted.
    • Take the worst with the best, there's Grimaldi the souldier, a very well-timbred fellow: they say he is a Roman, Nephew to the Duke Mount Ferratto; they say he did good service in the warrs against the Millanoys.

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