proverbial

Of the nature of a proverb.

Expressed in a proverb.

Widely referred to, as if the subject of a proverb; famous.

Pertaining to proverbs; resembling or characteristic of a proverb: as, to express one’s self with proverbial brevity.

Mentioned in a proverb; used or current as a proverb: as, a proverbial saying; hence, commonly spoken of; well-known; notorious.

Mentioned or comprised in a proverb; used as a proverb; hence, commonly known

Of or pertaining to proverbs; resembling a proverb.

Of, resembling, or expressed as a proverb, cliché, fable, or fairy tale.

Widely known; famous; stereotypical.

Used to replace a word that might be considered unacceptable in a particular situation, when using a well known phrase.