cliché

the movie's ending was a complete cliché, predictable and unoriginal.

avoid using clichés in your writing; strive for fresh and engaging language.

his speech was full of clichés about chasing your dreams and reaching for the stars.

the romantic comedy relied heavily on tired clichés about falling in love.

we tried to avoid the cliché of the damsel in distress in our screenplay.

the phrase "thinking outside the box" is a common cliché in business.

the story felt like a cliché; i've seen it all before.

she recognized the predictable plot as a tired cliché of the genre.

the author attempted to subvert the cliché of the brooding hero.

it's easy to fall into the trap of using clichés when you're stressed.

the novel avoided clichés and presented a unique perspective on the subject.