Collocations for "sage"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "sage" in context.
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sage
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- [dried, crushed, fresh] sage
- a few [sprigs, leaves, sprinkles] of sage
- [grow, plant] sage in the [yard, garden]
- (wild) sage growing [in the field, by the road]
- plant sage and [mint, rosemary, dill, thyme]
- [turkey, pork, meat] stuffing with sage
- make a stuffing of sage and onion
- [aromatic, culinary, cooking] herbs like sage
- smudged with sage
- burn sage [to purify a space, for its aroma]
- [consulted, asked] the town sage for advice
- [predicted, suggested, proffered] by the village sage
- the sage [warned, advised] against (going, doing)
- sages [hoped, preached, prayed] [that, for]
- the [advice, words, mind, wisdom] of a sage
- the [party, office, company] sage
- a sage in [ancient, bygone, old] times
- a sage [purchase, investment, decision]
- sage [words, quotes, teachings, remarks]
- sage [measures, management, managers]
- [received, gave, was] sage advice
- took his sage advice
- a sage old [man, head, prophet]
- it would be sage to [check, ask] (first)
- sage (and onion) [stuffing, filling, chicken]
'sage' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):