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Default Re: idioms and cliches

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Originally Posted by Nikki
When does a idiom become a cliche????
To let the cat out of the bag is which one???
The focus of "cliche" is overuse. Any expression that is overused can be a cliche, idiom or not.

Have a nice day! (non-idiom cliche)

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