A Cliche is a phrase or situation that is overused in society. It originated from the french. A cliche is not just something a lot of people say, but it also conveys some sort of idea or message. If you think about it a cliche is basically a metaphor characterized by its overuse. Cliches are often used for a comical effect. Some examples of cliches are "I'm not made of money."- implying that that person does not have very much money... or "It is better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all."..or "whatever happens, happens."...
For a long time whenever I would say anything, people would reply with- "That's what she said." At first it was funny, but then it just became too repetative.
Good examples! I never realized that the "that's what she said" joke was considered a cliche, but that makes sense now.
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