1. a phrase, expression, or idea that has been used so often that it has lost its original meaning or impact; something unoriginal or predictable.
Usage: Often used critically to describe overused language or concepts in writing, speech, or art.

Examples

• The movie relied on tired clichés like the hero arriving just in time to save the day.
• Phrases such as 'at the end of the day' and 'it goes without saying' are common clichés in business writing.
• Her essay was full of clichés; she needed to develop more original arguments.
• The love story followed every romantic cliché in the book.
• Good writers try to avoid clichés and find fresh ways to express their ideas.
• That joke is such a cliché—I've heard it a hundred times.