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Term: Old Wives Tale
Description:
An old wives tale refers to a traditional belief or piece of advice that is considered to be unscientific, superstitious, or untrue. These tales are often passed down through generations and are based on anecdotal evidence rather than on factual information.
Senses:
- Noun: A traditional belief or superstition.
- Noun: A false or unfounded story or advice.
Sample Sentences:
- According to an old wives tale, breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck.
- She dismissed the old wives tale about eating carrots improving your eyesight.
- My grandmother shared many old wives tales about predicting the weather.
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