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The phrase 'the saying' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to a proverb, maxim, or other saying, such as: "The saying 'A stitch in time saves nine' is oft-quoted by tailors and those who value efficiency."
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"What's the saying?
You know the saying.
As the saying goes, defense wins championships.
(The saying is attributed, naturally, to "Unknown").
GARBAGE IN, GARBAGE OUT, the saying goes.
Do the math, as the saying goes.
Like the saying, water finds a level.
Forewarned is, as the saying goes, forearmed.
Thus the saying 'See Naples and die'.
Change is hard, as the saying goes.
Real money, as the saying goes.
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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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