Talking or writing
without being overpowered by excessive clichés is a challenge. Soon after we
find a new way to say something, we overwork it and create a new cliché. In
writing, clichés can bore the reader. In conversation, they may give the
impression that someone isn’t listening or someone cannot think of anything interesting
to say. Overuse of any expression can become irritating to those receiving it.
Clichés are not
entirely bad. They can be fun if they are expressions used within in a group
such as a family or a working team. They can be inside jokes or special ways to
convey feelings within a clan. Many clichés are idioms, and idioms are valuable
tools to becoming comfortable with the English language. They help children learn
to read and second-language learners learn to speak.
•
We
have a good show on tap.
•
Once
upon a time…
•
Better
late than never.
•
Tomorrow
is another day.
•
It
is what it is.
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Dumb
as a doorknob.
•
Dumb
as a rock.
•
A
cat on a hot tin roof.
•
Working
like a dog.
•
Eating
like a pig.
•
Cooking
enough to feed an army.
•
Live
and let live.
•
Out
of sight, out of mind.
•
Fresh
as a daisy.
•
The
course of true love never runs smoothly.
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Happily
ever after.
•
She
rolled her eyes.
•
Mean
as a junk yard dog.
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Live
and learn. Die and forget it all.
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Enough
is enough.
•
That
puts the lid on the jar.
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