idioms and cliches

When does a idiom become a cliche????
To let the cat out of the bag is which one???

[Tdol]

It's an idiom. An idiom will become a cliche when it gets boring.

[MikeNewYork]

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)

:wink:

[RonBee]

What does it mean to let the cat out of the bag?

What does it mean to spill the beans?

:)

http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/vi...?p=21520#21520

[bmo]

Originally Posted by RonBee

What does it mean to let the cat out of the bag?

What does it mean to spill the beans?

:)

http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/vi...?p=21520#21520

Both refer to giving out secret.

[RonBee]

Originally Posted by bmo

Both refer to giving out secret.

Yep. That's right. Both refer to divulging something that was previously unknown to the listener.

:)