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Discover LudwigThe phrase "an old adage" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a traditional saying that expresses a common truth or principle.
Example: "As the saying goes, an old adage states that 'a stitch in time saves nine.'"
Alternatives: "a well-known saying" or "a traditional proverb."
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Or, is this just an old adage.
Yet, an old adage does come to mind.
It is an old adage that what gets measured gets managed.
From Klein: There's an old adage in soccer: The game needs a goal.
There's an old adage that if you're going to tell a lie, tell a big one.
There is an old adage that you should never go back.
There is an old adage that in politics there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests.
There is an old adage in American politics: "You can't beat something with nothing".
It's an old adage but rugby is played on the front foot.
There's an old adage that you cannot lead if you don't know where you're going.
But an old adage says that once you can fake sincerity, everything else is easy.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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