pro·ver·bi·al 
/prəˈvɚbijəl/ adjective
/prəˈvɚbijəl/ adjective 1 : of, relating to, or resembling a proverb
▪ proverbial wisdom ▪ a proverbial expression/phrase 2 : commonly spoken of : widely known
▪ the proverbial beginner's luck ▪ His generosity is proverbial.
▪ proverbial wisdom ▪ a proverbial expression/phrase
▪ the proverbial beginner's luck ▪ His generosity is proverbial.
— pro·ver·bi·al·ly adverb
