👉 The term "proverbialize" refers to the act of expressing a proverb or saying in a figurative manner. It involves using words that are not directly related to the original proverb, but instead have deeper meanings or implications. For example, if you were given a proverb like "A bird on a tree is as far from a tree as a man from his wife," you could use the phrase "A bird on a proverbial tree" to describe someone who is distant or aloof.
