1The proverbial 'apple a day keeps the doctor away' has been a popular saying for generations, but does it have any scientific basis?
2In many cultures, the proverbial 'elephant in the room' is a metaphor for a problem that everyone is aware of but nobody wants to discuss.
3The company's financial struggles have become proverbial, with many analysts predicting bankruptcy within the next year.
4Try to avoid using proverbial expressions in formal writing, as they can come across as clichéd or overly simplistic.
5The proverbial 'last straw' that broke the camel's back was the final insult in a long series of disappointments and setbacks.