Associations to the word «Cliché»

Wiktionary

CLICHÉ, noun. Something, most often a phrase or expression, that is overused or used outside its original context, so that its original impact and meaning are lost. A trite saying; a platitude. [from 19th c.]
CLICHÉ, noun. (printing) A stereotype (printing plate).
CLICHE, noun. Alternative form of cliché

Dictionary definition

CLICHE, noun. A trite or obvious remark.

Wise words

Every once in a while, you let a word or phrase out and you want to catch it and bring it back. You can't do that. It's gone, gone forever.
Dan Quayle