use a cliché

Examples (10)

• Writers are often advised not to use clichés in their work.
• He couldn't help but use the cliché 'it is what it is' to describe the situation.
• In her first draft, she used a lot of clichés, but the editor helped her find more original phrasing.
• While public speakers sometimes use clichés to connect with the audience, it can make their speech sound uninspired.
• 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse,' he said, using a well-worn cliché.
• If you use a cliché like 'think outside the box' in a job interview, you might not sound very creative.
• The politician was criticized for using tired clichés instead of providing concrete plans.
• It's tempting to use a cliché when you're at a loss for words, but it's better to be sincere.
• The movie's dialogue was terrible; every character used one cliché after another.
• As a challenge, the creative writing class was asked to use a cliché in a fresh and interesting way.