Question

(of sayings, images (e.g., pictures of the town square at night on postcards, etc.)) no longer likely to interest, amuse or affect people because it has been used, seen or heard many times before (not "trite")

Accepted Answer

We are surprised that such a well-known author should use such a HACKNEYED phrase.

Front	(of sayings, images (e.g., pictures of the town square at night on postcards, etc.)) no longer likely to interest, amuse or affect people because it has been used, seen or heard many times before (not "trite")
Back	We are surprised that such a well-known author should use such a HACKNEYED phrase.

Sayings Images E.G Pictures Town Square Night Postcards