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What does the word "cliche" mean? Can you show me some examples?

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Rebecca

"Cliche" is used as a term to describe things, ideas, or expressions that are overused, typical, and unoriginal. For example, rabbits are commonly associated with carrots, so the speaker describes this idea as "cliche." Ex: I was excited for this action movie, but the plot was so cliche. Superhero saves the world and wins the girl along the way. Ex: The book seemed interesting, but it has too many cliches.

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