A saying is a phrase or sentence that conveys a message or expresses an idea. CRY is a 3 letter WORD for a loud EXPRESSION of emotion, while WORD is a 4 letter term for a unit of language. CATCHWORD is a 9 letter term for a WORD or phrase that is popularly associated with a particular person, group, or idea. TRUISM is a 6 letter term for a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting. SAW is a 3 letter term for a PROVERB or wise saying. ADAGE is a 5 letter term for a PROVERB or short statement expressing a general truth. MAXIM is a 5 letter term for a concise EXPRESSION of a fundamental principle or general truth. MOTTO is a 5 letter term for a short, memorable phrase used to express a principle, goal, or ideal. MANTRA is a 6 letter term for a WORD or phrase repeated frequently, such as in meditation. EPIGRAM is a 7 letter term for a witty, paradoxical, or memorable saying. PROVERB is a 7 letter term for a short, well-known saying expressing a truth or piece of advice. Stating is a 7 letter term for expressing something in words. Uttering is an 8 letter term for speaking or expressing something aloud. Remarking is a 9 letter term for making a comment or observation. EXPRESSION is a 10 letter term for a phrase or WORD conveying an idea, feeling, or sentiment.