英和和英

成句

they say

1. It is commonly said; people in general say; a common saying is.

   They say the number 13 is unlucky.

   They said the house was haunted.

   • (Can we date this quote?), The New Dimensions in Learning English, Rex Bookstore, Inc. (→ISBN), page 447:

     1. What are some of the things they said man would never do? 2. Name some dreams once thought of as impossible but have been realized. 3. Give examples of man's achievements […]

   • 2016, John A. Connell, Ruins of War, Berkley (→ISBN), page 251:

     "Let's talk about you. Why did you break up with the general?" *: "Maybe it's time I really got to know the lowly doughboy." […] *: "A cop and a reporter..." Mason rubbed his chin and feigned a thoughtful pause. "Well, they said man would never fly."

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see they,‎ say.