as they say

It's every bit as tough as they say unless you're a genius like Meeks.

C’est vraiment aussi difficile qu’on le dit, à moins d’être un génie comme Meeks.

— Dead Poets Society (1989)

You must do as they say, Your Majesty, while I try to reach the British embassy.

Vous devez faire ce qu’ils disent, Votre Majesté, pendant que j’essaie de joindre l’ambassade britannique.

— The Last Emperor (1987)

As they say, there are only two kings in Benares.

Comme on dit, il n'y a que deux rois à Bénarès.

— Masaan (2015)

Sweet deceit, as they say.

Doux mensonge, comme on dit.

— Devdas (2002)

And as they say, I had a crush on her.

Et comme on dit, j'étais amoureux d'elle.

— The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath! (1976)

She really as lethal as they say?

Elle est vraiment aussi dangereuse qu'on le dit ?

— The Bluff (2026)

We're up and running, as they say.

Nous sommes opérationnels, comme on dit.

— Brother 2 (2000)

As they say, to each according to his gifts, isn't it?

Comme on dit, à chacun selon ses talents, n’est-ce pas ?

— Office Romance (1977)

Well then, as they say, here's to friendship!

Eh bien, comme on dit, à l’amitié !

— Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears (1980)

The devil isn't as ugly as they say.

Le diable n’est pas aussi laid qu’on le dit.

— A Dog's Will (2000)