stock phrase

Frequency: 6.56.0 per million words

A phrase that is very common and used in a particular situation.

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Examples (10)

  • He just comes out with the same old stock phrases.
  • Politicians often resort to stock phrases when avoiding direct answers.
  • Her speech was full of stock phrases that lacked originality.
  • The consultant used several stock phrases to describe the company's vision.
  • Avoid using stock phrases if you want your writing to sound fresh and engaging.
  • The customer service representative repeated a stock phrase about their commitment to quality.
  • His arguments were weak, relying heavily on worn-out stock phrases.
  • It's hard to engage with someone who only communicates in stock phrases.
  • Despite his best efforts, he couldn't avoid the occasional stock phrase.
  • The advertising campaign was criticized for its use of overly familiar stock phrases.