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Cliche vs Blase - What's the difference?

cliche | blase |

As a noun cliche

is (overused phrase or expression).

As a verb blase is

to blow.

cliche

English

Alternative forms

* cliche

Noun

(wikipedia cliché) (en noun)
  • Something, most often a phrase or expression, that is overused or used outside its original context, so that its original impact and meaning are lost. A trite saying; a platitude.
    • The villain kidnapping the love interest in a film is a bit of a cliché .
  • (printing) A stereotype (printing plate).

    • Usage notes

    * The alternative spelling .)

    Synonyms

    * platitude * stereotype * See also

    Derived terms

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    blase

    English

    Adjective

    (head)

    • Anagrams

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