cleche

/klɛʃ/ or /kleɪʃ/; a variant of ‘cliché’

Definitions

1. noun

a common or overused expression, idea, or theme.

“The movie’s plot relied heavily on a tired cleche of the ‘chosen one’ trope.”

Synonyms

  • cliché
  • hackneyed phrase

Antonyms

  • novelty
  • originality