A cliché is a phrase dulled in meaning by repetition, making it unoriginal or trite.
Ein Klischee ist eine Phrase, deren Bedeutung durch übermäßige Wiederholung abgestumpft ist, was sie abgedroschen macht.
| Word | cliché |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | phrase dulled in meaning by repetition. |
| Sentence | High school compositions are often marred by such clichés as "strong as an ox." |
Tags: psat, hf
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