Cliche Examples:
Common Sayings:
* "It's raining cats and dogs." - It's raining very hard.
* "He's got a heart of gold." - He is a very kind and generous person.
* "Don't judge a book by its cover." - Don't form an opinion based on appearances alone.
* "Time flies when you're having fun." - Time passes quickly when you're enjoying yourself.
* "He's a chip off the old block." - He is very similar to his father.
Overused Phrases:
* "It's a dog-eat-dog world out there." - The world is a competitive and ruthless place.
* "He's got a lot on his plate." - He has a lot of responsibilities.
* "He's in over his head." - He's taken on too much and can't handle it.
* "She's the apple of his eye." - She is the person he loves most.
* "He's got a long road ahead of him." - He has a challenging future.
Metaphors & Similes:
* "She's as busy as a bee." - She is very active and constantly working.
* "He's as white as a sheet." - He is very pale, usually due to fear.
* "The meeting was a total disaster." - The meeting was very unsuccessful.
* "She's a breath of fresh air." - She is a welcome change and makes things more enjoyable.
* "He's got a lot of skeletons in his closet." - He has a lot of secrets he's trying to hide.
Remember: While cliches can be useful in casual conversation, overuse can make your writing seem unoriginal and boring.
Bonus:
* "He's as strong as an ox." - He is very strong.
* "He's a diamond in the rough." - He has potential but needs to be polished.
* "It's a slippery slope." - One action will inevitably lead to another, usually negative, consequence.
* "He's got a screw loose." - He is slightly crazy or eccentric.
* "He's playing with fire." - He is taking a dangerous risk.