usual cliché

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Refers to a cliché that is commonly expected in a particular situation.

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Examples (10)

  • The film ended with the usual cliché of the hero riding off into the sunset.
  • His speech was full of the usual clichés about change and hope, but lacked any real substance.
  • The novel thankfully avoids the usual cliché of love at first sight.
  • She was tired of hearing the usual cliché that 'time heals all wounds'.
  • Many action movies rely on the usual cliché of a lone wolf protagonist.
  • The advertising campaign used the usual cliché of a perfect family to sell its product.
  • Her character arc followed the usual cliché: the underdog who triumphs against all odds.
  • Is it necessary to include the usual cliché of a dramatic chase scene in every thriller?
  • The politician fell back on the usual cliché of blaming his predecessors for the current problems.
  • The mentor in the story offered the usual cliché—'believe in yourself'—right before the final battle.