Here is a phrase we often mention before stating a popular saying, advice, or rumor; ‘As it is said.’
When a person says ‘As it is said’, he/she is most definitely about to state something that is either generally known or popularly heard.
A synonym of ‘As it is said’ is ‘As you know’ which should prelude a statement that is either known by everyone or, at least, by the person you are talking to.
While both statements seem the same, there are minor differences between them.
This article will be treating 20 synonyms of ‘As it is said’. Sit back and learn.
20 Synonyms of ‘As It Is Said’
- As they say
- As foretold
- As attested by [Someone]
- As I predicted
- According to [Someone, Group, or Something]
- As you know
- As [Someone or A group] say
- As [Someone] mentioned
- As [Someone or Something] predicted
- Like [Country, Sect, or Race] say
- As people say
- As we all know and believe,
- As you said,
- As [Someone] confirmed
- As [Someone] reported
- As the saying goes,
- As I often tell you,
- As the folks say
- As the rumor goes
- As everyone says,
As they say
‘As they say’ is a phrase you can use instead of ‘As it is said’ as a phrase for quoting a popular saying.
This phrase means the same thing as ‘As it is said’. The use of ‘they’ implies that whatever quote you are about to say is known and being used by a lot of people.
While the person you are referring to doesn’t need to have prior knowledge of what you are about to say, it makes more sense to the person if he/she is familiar with the saying.
The flaw shared by both phrases is that the person or people being quoted are not stated. The person you are talking to may be aware of how the saying goes but may not trust what it implies.
It may be considered a vague saying that is not backed. Therefore, it would make more sense to show that the saying was made or proven by a trustworthy person.
Example:
‘As it is said, you can’t…’
‘As they say, you can’t…’
As foretold
‘As foretold’ is a similar phrase to ‘As it is said’ which also preludes a saying but is quite different.
While this phrase definitely comes before another saying, the saying is most likely made by a prophet or a trusted person.
The use of ‘foretold’ suggests that someone predicted the saying you are about to state after this. It also means that the prediction has come to pass.
What you say after this does not have to be a quote but it must be relating to something that another person has predicted.
For example, you can say ‘As foretold by Prophet Isaiah in the Old Testament, the son of God was conceived by a virgin.’ In this example, the statement after ‘As foretold’ is not a quote but it refers to a statement made by another person.
You can also use this statement without saying who foretold what you are about to say (i.e. as foretold, the rain has been falling for two days nonstop).
However, it’s better to state who did the foretelling unless the person you are talking to is clearly aware of what and whom you are talking about.
Example:
‘As it is said, a man does not…’
‘As foretold, the man will not…’
As attested by [Someone]
‘As attested by [Someone]’ is a similar phrase to ‘As it is said’, stated before saying common knowledge.
This statement is often made before you make another statement that is already known or heard by the person you are talking to.
‘As attested’ suggests that someone else has made the statement. The use of ‘attest’ implies that you consider the person’s statement to be trusted and confirmed.
Also, by using this phrase as a prefix, you are implying that you support what another person has confirmed.
Unlike ‘As it is said’ which doesn’t say who made the statement that you are about to say, this prefix says exactly who made the statement.
Therefore, it is left to the listener’s discretion to believe it or not. However, you stating this implies that you believe it.
Example:
‘As it is said, money doesn’t grow on trees.’
‘As attested by Professor Odeyemi, money can’t be planted.’
As I predicted
‘As I predicted’ is a synonymous phrase to ‘As it is said’ which preludes a statement that you have made earlier.
The use of ‘predicted’ suggests that you have made the statement earlier. Also, the statement of this prefix before the phrase suggests that your prediction may have come true or, at least, you believe it will most likely come true.
This prefix doesn’t refer to a popular quote or another person’s statement.
Example:
‘As it is said, there is always another option.’
‘As I predicted, there will be another option.’
According to [Someone, Group, or Something]
‘According to [Someone, Group, or Something]’ is a cool replacement phrase for ‘As it is said’ which preludes a quote that the listener may or may not know.
Unlike ‘as it is said’, this phrase still makes sense if the listener isn’t aware of the saying you are referring to. This is because you are referring to a specific person, group, or thing.
By stating whom you are quoting, you are telling the person that the advice or saying you are about to state is backed by someone else.
By making this statement, you are implying that you support the idea of the person or people you are quoting.
Example:
‘As it is said, the world likes the darkness than the light’
‘According to the bible, the world will embrace the darkness and dispose of the light.’
As you know
‘As you know’ is a nice replacement for ‘As it is said’ to suggest common knowledge of the saying you will be stating next.
This is one of the best synonyms of ‘As it is said’. Unlike ‘As it is said’ which most likely implies that the next saying is very popular, ‘As you know’ only means that the listener is already aware of what you are about to say next and you are only saying it as a reminder.
When you are using ‘As you know’, you may not be quoting anyone. It may also not be popular knowledge. However, the use of ‘know’ means the listener has not only heard of what you are talking about but also believes it to be true. Similarly, you haven’t only heard of it but you believe it.
Example:
‘As it is said, life is a game’
‘As you know, everything is a risk’.
As [Someone or A group] say
‘As [As something or a group] say’ is a better option than ‘As it is said’ when stating a popular phrase.
Unlike ‘As it is said’ which requires the listener to know or have heard what you are about to say next, this phrase doesn’t need the listener to be aware of the statement you will be making next.
By stating the person or people you are quoting, you are telling your listener that your saying is backed. For example, when you say ‘As my pastor says’, you are telling the person that you got the idea from your pastor and you believe it.
Example:
‘As it is said, it’s either heaven or hell’
‘As the Christians say, it’s either heaven or hell’
As [Someone] mentioned
‘As [someone] mentioned’ is a similar phrase to ‘As it is said’ which refers to what another person has said, rather than a popular saying.
This is used before a statement that has been made by another person whom the listener knows or must have heard the same statement from.
By repeating it, you are telling the listener that you support or confirm what the other person has said earlier.
Example:
‘As it is said, the nation has to move forward.’
‘As Victor mentioned, the nation has to move forward.’
As [Someone or Something] predicted
‘As [Someone or something] predicted’ is a synonym of ‘As it is said’ which preludes your confirmation of a prediction that another person has made.
You can use this before stating what a person has predicted. This makes more sense if the prediction has come to pass or it looks like the prediction will come to pass You can also just use this to prelude your positive opinion on that prediction.
By stating who made the prediction, you are telling the listener to challenge the person who made the prediction if he/she has an objection.
Example:
‘As it is said, Man City FC is a great club’
‘As predicted by Stewart, Man City FC will be a great club.’
Like [Country, Sect, or Race] say
‘Like [Country, Sect, or Race] say’ is a perfect replacement for ‘As it is said’ which preludes a quote and states where the quote originated from or where it is most popularly used.
‘As it is said’ works in the same way as this phrase but it doesn’t say who says the statement you are about to make.
This makes it necessary for the listener to have prior knowledge of your next statement. However, when you say ‘Like the Americans say’, the listener doesn’t need to have heard the phrase before unless he/she is familiar with Americans and doesn’t believe anyone makes that statement.
Example:
‘As it is said, when you are in Rome, you act like the Romans’
‘As the Romans say, you act like the Romans when you are in Rome.’
As people say
‘As people say’ is a synonymous phrase to ‘As it is said’ which is just as vague and similarly used.
It is best to use this only if the listener is already familiar with the statement you are about to make. Otherwise, you’ll have him or her asking you who ‘people’ refers to.
Instead of saying ‘people’, you can say exactly which people make that statement.
Example:
‘As it is said, the streets are red’
‘As people say, the streets are red
As we all know and believe,
‘As we all know and believe’ is a replacement phrase for ‘As it is said’ which preludes a statement that is commonly known by your listeners.
This statement is suitable if you are talking to many people about something that they all know and consider to be true. In this case, you are not quoting. Rather, you are stating something they already believe in.
Example:
‘As it is said, there is no free money on the internet’
‘As we all know and believe, there is no free money on the internet
As you said,
‘As you said’ is a similar phrase to ‘As it is said’ which preludes a repetition of the statement that was previously made by your listener.
By repeating what the person has said, you are agreeing with that particular statement or confirming it
Example:
‘As it is said, we can’t tell’
‘As you said, we can’t tell’
As [Someone] confirmed
‘As [someone] confirmed’ is another phrase you can use in place of ‘As it is said’ when referring to a phrase or belief that has been proven to be true.
When stating that a particular idea has been confirmed and should be trusted, it is good to state who confirmed it. This will prove that the conclusion can really be trusted.
Example:
‘As it is said, no one is waiting for anyone’
‘As the chief confirmed, no one will wait for anyone.’
As [Someone] reported
‘As [Someone] reported’ is a similar phrase to ‘As it is said’ which preludes a report that has been made by another person.
The use of ‘reported’ implies that you have not confirmed the statement or you can’t confirm it. However, making this statement suggests that you want the listener to keep it in mind m
Example:
‘As it is said, there are giants in Kandahar’
‘As the researcher reported, there are giants in Kandahar’
As the saying goes
‘As the saying goes’ is one of the closest synonyms for ‘As it is said’ which preludes a popular quote.
This is a good replacement for ‘As it is said’ if you don’t know the origin of the saying. Making the statement implies that you believe in it.
It makes more sense to say this if the statement you are about to make is known by your listener.
Example:
‘As it is said, you can’t eat your cake and have it.’
‘As the saying goes, you can’t eat your cake and have it.’
As I often tell you
‘As I often tell you’ is a similar phrase to ‘As it is said’ which preludes a saying you have made multiple times earlier to the listener.
This statement should come before advice or a statement that you used to say to the listener. This implies that you still believe in that statement and you need the listener to keep it in mind.
Example:
‘As it is said, no one really cares about anyone’
‘As I often tell you, no one really cares about you anyone’
As the folks say
‘As the folks say’ is another vague synonym for ‘As it is said’ which should prelude another popular saying.
‘Folks’ doesn’t state any specific person or people so your listener won’t know who makes that statement unless he/she has prior knowledge of it.
Example:
‘As it is said, life is a race.’
‘As the folks say, life is a race.’
As the rumor goes
‘As the rumor goes’ is a synonymous phrase to ‘As it is said’ and suitable as a prelude for stating a rumor you may believe.
The use of ‘rumor’ in this statement implies that you are considering the statement to be possibly untrue. However, your making this statement suggests that you are also considering the possibility that the rumor may be true.
Example:
‘As it is said, Life doesn’t end on Earth.’
‘As the rumor goes, Life doesn’t end on Earth.’
As everyone says
‘As everyone says’ is a good replacement for ‘As it is said’ when making a popular statement which the listener is familiar with.
This statement only makes sense if the listener is aware of the statement that you are about to make.
While he/she may not believe in that statement, he/she should be able to acknowledge that the statement is being said or believed by virtually everyone.
Example:
‘As it is said, money is life.’
‘As everyone says, money is life.’
Finally
‘As it is said’ is a phrase that preludes a quote or popular saying but it may not make much sense if the listener is not aware of the saying, especially since the person or people being quoted are not stated.
The best synonyms for ‘As it is said’ are the prefixes that mention the person or people being quoted. For example, ‘According to [Person or People]’, ‘As [Person] says’, ‘As [Person] stated’ etc.