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A cliché is a group of words that have a special meaning, which paints a picture or conveys an idea. Some tend to think that they are overused, trite and irritating to say the least but I hardly think so. I grew up with them. My friends use them. They are used in commercials, songs and movies. I use them on occasion. My favourites include: Go figure, Live and let live, That's the way the cookie crumbles, What goes around comes around, When in Rome, do as the Romans do. So, what's the big deal? Perhaps, it's just a matter of opinion. Although I wouldn't want my EFL students to use them all the time, clichés on occasion can be useful. Copyright (c) 2005 Stefan Chiarantano- all rights reserved. |
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