Cliche Definition

Cliche

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A Cliché is a Phrase that is used excessively and has become a bit meaningless and even irritating.

SAMPLE CLICHES:

Always look on the bright sight of life
To be or not to be
Live and learn
Live and let live
C'est la vie
Que sera, sera
What goes around comes around
Don't worry, be happy!

See Also:

Figure of Speech; Idiom

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