There are thousands of clichés. Once they were clever, fresh language, but overuse has ruined them.
- Have a nice day.
- The powers that be
- By the same token
Often they are an easy way for us to handle a situation. A young girl has just returned from her first dance. We write: “She had the time of her life.” Of course, a cliché. It was easy. However the reader does not appreciate it. Think of ways to say it better – maybe show it instead of telling. What is she thinking? The best day of her life so far? Etc. etc.
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