The word clich\u00e9 often refers to specific figurative phrases (idioms, metaphors, etc.) that are overused, or are used so often by people. Clich\u00e9s are phrases that are said too much!\u2028\u2028I have a list below of some common clich\u00e9s in English and what they mean. Just because these phrases are clich\u00e9s, doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t use them, you just shouldn\u2019t overuse them, because that is what makes them clich\u00e9.<\/p>\n
Common clich\u00e9s:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWhen it rains, it pours.\u201d<\/strong> \u201cEverything happens for a reason.\u201d<\/strong> \u201cIf at first you don\u2019t succeed, try, try again.\u201d<\/strong> \u201cCuriosity killed the cat.\u201d<\/strong> \u201cIt\u2019s the\u00a0best thing since sliced bread.\u201d<\/strong> \u201cIt takes two to tango.\u201d<\/strong> Of course there are many more clich\u00e9s in English, but these are just a few for you to be aware of. Are there any clich\u00e9s in your language that you can think of and translate to share with us?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What is so clich\u00e9? What is a clich\u00e9? Have you ever heard this word used before in English? It is originally a French word, but English speakers have borrowed it and incorporated it into our own vocabulary as a word that means: an overused word, phrase, or idea The word clich\u00e9 often refers to specific…<\/p>\n
\nThis means it often feels like many bad things (or good things) happen at one time or when one bad\/good thing happens other bad\/good things start to happen too.<\/p>\n
\nThis is often said to a person after something bad or seemingly bad has happened. It isn\u2019t always what the person wants to hear during a difficult time.<\/p>\n
\nThis is usually said after a person has had a failure at something. It is said as a way of encouraging the person to not give up to easily.<\/p>\n
\nThis implies that it is not good to be too curious, it might get you into trouble.<\/p>\n
\nThis means it is something that is very good.<\/p>\n
\nThis means if something happens with two people, either good or bad, they both are responsible.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2013\/09\/cliche-350x263.png\")