A catchphrase is a slogan, or a saying, or a quotation, even a motto. It is a phrase in wide or popular use, especially one serving as a slogan for a group or movement.
"Ban the Bomb" was a popular catchphrase in the 1960's anti-nuclear movement.
A pet phrase is a phrase that an individual uses repetitively.
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