old wives' tale in the PONS Dictionary

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I.old <-er, -est> [əʊld, Am oʊld] ADJ

II.old [əʊld, Am oʊld] N (elderly people)

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This old wives' tale, it seems, is absolutely true.
theconversation.com
And forget that old wives' tale about the size of his shoes.
www.yourtango.com
We've been told for years that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but now the true meaning of this old wives' tale is becoming clear.
startsatsixty.com.au
As we age, our bodies and skin repair while we sleep, proving that beauty sleep is no old wives' tale.
www.independent.ie
These case reports provide our first hint of evidence that this old wives' tale may indeed be true.
theconversation.com
While the old wives' tale has now been explained through scientific fact, it is no fallacy that a stroke can cause lasting damage.
abcnews.go.com
You've heard it before, that old wives' tale that says when dogberries are plentiful, winter will be harsh, but if berries are scant, winter will be mild.
www.cbc.ca
Huh, we've heard the old wives' tale about how stroking the salamander can make you go blind, but we never realized it happened one eye at a time!
perezhilton.com
No truth to the old wives' tale that if you wear this jersey enough you'll go blind.
sports.yahoo.com
Don't forget, according to the old wives' tale, it can also stunt your growth.
www.thescottishsun.co.uk

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