- Dead as a ... - emphatically dead fastener - Spike, being large-headed, is undoubtedly dead - The nail or knob on which in ancient doors the knocker
struck; -- hence the old saying, "As dead as a doornail."
- Adage - An adage - Pithy observation about mare and pig - Pithy saying in favour of a part of speech - Profound saying - Saw expert take part of speech - Saying