Tired of cliches, trite expressions and hackneyed phrases? Perhaps knowing the fascinating origins of “cliche,” “trite” and “hackneyed” will make the worn-out language they denote more bearable. Or ...

'Hackneyed' is used to describe something that feels overused, unoriginal, or lacking freshness. When an idea, phrase, or expression has been repeated so many times that it no longer feels interesting ...