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A saying is any concisely written or spoken expression that is especially memorable because of its meaning or style. Sayings are categorized as follows:

Aphorism: a general, observational truth; "a pithy expression of wisdom or truth".Adage, proverb, or saw: a widely known or popular aphorism that has gained credibility by long use or tradition.
Apothegm: "an edgy, more cynical aphorism; such as, 'Men are generally more careful of the breed of their horses and dogs than of their children.'"
Cliché or bromide: an unoriginal and overused saying.
Platitude: a cliché that is unsuccessfully presented as though it were meaningful, original, or effective.
Epigram: a clever and often poetic written saying that comments on a specific person, idea, or thing; it especially denominates such a saying that is conspicuously put at the beginning of a text.
Epitaph: a saying in honor of a decedent, often engraved on a headstone or plaque.
Epithet: a descriptive word or saying already widely associated with a specific person, idea, or thing.
Idiom: a saying that has only a non-literal interpretation; "an expression whose meaning can't be derived simply by hearing it, such as 'Kick the bucket.'"Four-character idiom:
Chengyu: Chinese four-character idioms
Sajaseong-eo: Korean form of four-character idioms
Yojijukugo: Japanese form of four-character idioms
Mantra: a religious, mystical, or other spiritual saying that is repeated, for example, in meditation.
Maxim: (1) an instructional expression of a general principle or rule of morality or (2) simply a synonym for "aphorism"; they include:
Brocards
Gnomes
Legal maxims
Motto: a saying used frequently by a person or group to summarize its general mission.
Slogan: a motto with the goal of persuading.
Quip: a clever or humorous saying based on an observation.
Witticism: a saying that is clever and usually humorous, and notable for its form or style just as much as, or more than, its meaning.

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    Saying hello

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    Just saying hi...

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    Flue Passing through flat above and in void

    Ok I'm not happy with this in all honesty. This Greenstar has been turned off because of the flue. I've been out and had a look. The flue goes from the ground floor flat through the ceiling in to the flat above, which is in a metal box. Then through the loft and out the roof. My supervisor has...
  4. J

    New member saying hello

    hello everyone. The site is fantastic for searching for plumbing advice!
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    Ferroli optimax he plus 25ov

    Hi people. Have a customer with a ferroli optimax 25 ov boiler. Have spoken to ferroli and they say it can't be converted to a sealed system boiler as the boiler doesn't have prv or expansion vessel. Surely if I instal robokit with correct size vessel for system this would be ok. Does anyone...
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    Oldbilbo saying hello

    Just that. I'm outside Bath, a little bit towards France.
  7. P

    Saying Hello

    Hi I am a new member to this forum, just here to say hello and introduce myself. My name is Phill I am from Middleton Manchester.
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    New member saying hello

    I am glad to have found your forum and i will let you all know why at a later date. Siva
  9. P

    Just another new member saying Hi.

    I have been viewing threads for a few days now (concerning shower pumps) and as everyone seems very helpful I thought I might be able to add something if peeps had electrical issues. /Paul
  10. L

    just saying hi

    hi guys, trained as a plumber in 2007 and after 6 months of not finding anything solid i decided to join the army. went the route of the engineers as plumbers are needed in the army ? haha. waiting on a knee op then a medical discharge, so am wanting to get back into plumbing. anyway, enough of...
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    Glow worm Vaillant group eco non payment

    Just wondering if any body else nation wide, fitted boilers for the Glowworm/Vaillant group eco deal and have not been paid for them, and had some lame excuse for non payment. A large number have come to light around my area (west yorks) in the last few days. Thanks in advance :veryangry2:
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    just saying

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    Another Newbie Saying Hello From Scotland.

    Just signed up to your forum, hoping I'll can give & receive useful information & advice with everyone. Cheers.
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    Hi, newbie from South Wales saying hello

    Hi, just saying hello to everyone. Been browsing this forum for a while but have only now registered. It's been a really good source of info and I'm looking forward to contributing myself. Amac
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    N Ireland newbie saying hello

    Hi All I am new to the forum and while I had been in mechanical services for years I just joined the ranks as a oil boiler tech. Cheers DJ
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    New member saying hello! And looking for advice on electric combi boiler

    hi everyone, I have a question. I am going to fit a central heating system to an old town house, it has no gas (£1000 to get a supply) so am considering an electric combi boiler, is it a silly idea? Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks in advance Mark
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    • advice boiler combi combi boiler electric hello hello! looking member oil saying
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    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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    New Kid on the block saying hello

    Hi Everyone I'm Rob, I have just started out on my own after qualifying in Plumbing & Domestic Heating NVQ Level 2. It's going OK at the moment but it's quite nerve-racking being self-employed and trying to make a living out of bathroom installations. Hope to be able to ask questions of you...
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    just saying hello

    screwdriver hello i have just joined the forum :smile:
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    New Member Saying Hello/ In need of apprenticeship

    Hello! My name is Liam, i'm 20 years old and i've previously passed my level 1 & 2, I am living in the Aldershot area (hampshire) and am looking for an apprenticeship or to get any plumbing experience, Thanks for reading and i hope to hear back from someone! :)
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    New to this. Just saying hi.

    Hi im Jason bailey heating engineer from London. Hope to learn and help.
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