Sentence examples for of proverbial from inspiring English sources

But not an emblem of proverbial Gallic vanity.

Also, let's be wary of "proverbial," which appeared five times in the last seven days.

That's our new conventional wisdom about an age of proverbial prudery.

That sort of proverbial moment when you could hear a pin drop.

And Brac likewise, began with a succession of proverbial clay pots.

Likewise, a failure to establish an agreed vocabulary has resulted in a number of proverbial wheels being reinvented time and again.

Since a gigantic cruise ship--of proverbial nature--planted itself along most of the 80 miles or so of the Mexican Yucatan Penisula about 40 years ago, it has become one of the most popular places to get your blue seas-all-inclusive-spa-resort-impossibly-large-dance-club thing on.

Carving was one of eight proverbial attainments of a chief, and young Maori of high rank were trained in the formal schools of learning.

That could pose a terrible quandary for anyone in search of the proverbial fountain of youth.

There was no sparing of the proverbial rod of punishment in our house either.

Their film, which has the feel of that proverbial 'labor of love,' spans all human emotions and values.