Dictionary Entry
cliche
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/kliˈʃeɪ/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.
In a Sentence
“The villain kidnapping the love interest in a film is a bit of a cliché.”
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Common Phrases
. clichecliche oldcliche another
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