Cliche

Definitions

1. Something, most often a phrase or expression, that is overused or used outside its original context, so that its original impact and meaning are lost. A trite saying; a platitude.
   rhetoric
2. A stereotype (printing plate).

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Examples

“The villain kidnapping the love⟳ interest⟳ in a film is a bit of a cliché.”

“I know⟳ it's a bit of a cliché, but love⟳ really does conquer all.”

“Clever got me this far Then tricky got me in Eye on what I'm after I don't need⟳ another friend Smile⟳ and drop the cliche Till you think⟳ I'm listening Take⟳ just what I came for Then I'm out the door again”

“Don’t believe⟳ what they’re saying everything’s is gonna change⟳ How could it be ever the same? It’s just a cliché fading Till we go our separate⟳ ways”

“The snowcloneification was surely not far behind, since so many people would already have⟳ been familiar enough with this cliche of philosophy.”

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