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Cliché
Cliché (noun) /ˈkliː.ʃeɪ/
an overused word, phrase or idea that has lost its effectiveness – commonplace phrase – platitude – overused expression – truism – saying:
Cliché in context
Had I considered the old Cliché that “when in Rome do as Romans do”, I wouldn’t have felt like a fish out of water in that multicultural festival.
Despite her best efforts to create an original story, Emma found herself slipping into clichés. The protagonist’s journey of self-discovery, the predictable love triangle, and the inevitable happy ending all felt too familiar. Determined to break free from these overused tropes, she decided to infuse her narrative with unexpected twists and deeper character development, aiming to craft a tale that was both compelling and unique.
Antonyms
originality
