What is another word for as the saying goes?
Pronunciation: [az ðə sˈe͡ɪɪŋ ɡˈə͡ʊz] (IPA) 
There are many phrases that can be used as synonyms for the common saying "as the saying goes." Some alternatives include "according to tradition," "as popular wisdom dictates," "as the old adage states," "as the maxim goes," "as the proverb states," "as the cliche goes," "as the rule of thumb suggests," and "as the conventional wisdom suggests." Each of these phrases suggests that the sentiment being expressed is generally accepted as true and has been passed down through culture and time. Whether you choose to use "as the saying goes" or one of these alternatives, the sentiment remains the same: this is a commonly known and accepted idea.
