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What is the meaning of cliche?



 
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What is the meaning of cliche? #1 (permalink) Fri Jun 01, 2007 4:39 am   What is the meaning of cliche?
 

Where to use??
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What is the meaning of cliche? #2 (permalink) Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:37 am   What is the meaning of cliche?
 

Clich?s are sayings or phrases that are frequently used, like 'better late than never', 'as easy as pie', 'put two and two together' or 'like the pot calling the kettle black'.
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What is the meaning of cliche? #3 (permalink) Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:00 am   What is the meaning of cliche?
 

Conchita explained things well.. to answer your question "where to use" ..

often authors use the word cliche when they are going to say a common sentence... they would write " i know it sounds cliche but....."
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What is the meaning of cliche? #4 (permalink) Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:01 am   What is the meaning of cliche?
 

Hi,

My advice is don't use a cliche. Instead of using it, think of something original.

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