comme on dit

as they say

→ comme
phrase Rare #28,076
as they say Used to introduce a saying, general truth, or common expression.
FR: Comme on dit, il faut tourner la page.
EN: As they say, you have to turn the page.

Et comme on dit, il fait balai neuf.

And as they say, it's a new broom.

Comme on dit dans ton milieu, va voir dans ta niche si j'y suis!

As they say in your line of work, go check your niche and see if I’m there!

— Le Bras de diamant (1969)

Un nouveau chapitre commence, comme on dit.

A new chapter begins, as they say.

— Mommy (2014)

Comme on dit, les grands associés se détestaient.

As they say, the major partners hated each other.

— Presque Célèbre (2000)

Comme on dit, on n'est jamais trop prudent.

As they say, you can never be too careful.

— Le Bras de diamant (1969)

Alors, bon courage, comme on dit!

So, good luck, as they say!

— Jean de Florette (1986)

Le plus ironique, c'est que j'ai sept enfants légitimes, comme on dit.

The most ironic thing is that I have seven legitimate children, as they say.

— Insaisissables 2 (2016)

Une carrière impressionnante, comme on dit.

An impressive career, as they say.

— Apocalypse Now (1979)