Proverbial
/prəˈvɜrbiəl/
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Definition
(adj) Of, resembling, or expressed as a proverb, cliché, fable, or fairy tale.
Sentence Examples
Trump thinks he's the proverbial 800-pound gorilla.
Yanni's loud music was just the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She was the ____ needle in a haystack, almost impossible to find in the crowded marketplace.