The phrase "acknowledged saying" is not commonly used in written English and may sound awkward.
It could be used in contexts where you want to refer to a statement that has been recognized or accepted as true or valid.
Example: "The acknowledged saying that 'actions speak louder than words' holds true in many situations."
Alternatives: "recognized phrase" or "accepted saying".
This is a giveaway, she acknowledged, saying there was virtually no chance that "the taxpayers would actually be paid back".
"It's not a typical platter," she acknowledged, saying that it needed "some love" to clean up its dusty surface and rough paint.
Mr. Lhota denied using the word "nuclear" (but acknowledged saying "explosion") and said he was looking for "leverage points" to force the museum's hand.
Mr. Weiner acknowledged saying no to "a lot of" bad proposals for licensed products because, he said, he does not "want the show to be exploited".
But there are some disagreements, he acknowledged, saying that he disagreed with the president's support of a prescription drug program for seniors and the "No Child Left Behind" education law.
But it is tough, Mr. Thune acknowledged, saying that Mr. Obama "is riding a wave of popularity and the Democrats in Congress have a lot of running room with the American public".
"Urgent action is needed as ministers themselves have acknowledged," says the Australian local government association president, mayor David O'Loughlin.
Far from shrinking, the gap was greater than previously acknowledged, said John Brennan, the AoC's chief executive.
"It's important that the Quinnipiacs' role in our history is recognized and acknowledged," said Nicholas Bellantoni, the Connecticut state archeologist.
"The president is pleased that the director of central intelligence acknowledged what needed to be acknowledged," said Ari Fleischer, the White House spokesman.
Once acknowledged, said the court, this right cannot be limited to heterosexual persons only.
