What is a Cliché?
I heard THAT!
You’re right, not many people give a hoot about Clichés. Okay, so I’ll
just play around here all by myself and list a few of my frequently used Clichés.
While I’m at, I’ll throw in some that I don’t use often.
So, what is a Cliché? Cliché
(pronounced: klee-shay) is an unoriginal phrase or opinion that is overused to the point of losing its original
meaning or effect. Clichés are even overused to the point of being uninspired or irritating.
Sometimes they’re downright corny.
Let’s get
started:
drunk
as Cooter Brown
drunk
as a skunk
dumb as
a doorknob
dumb as
a bag of rocks
crazy
as a bessie bug
sick as
a dog
raining
cats and dogs
beat with an ugly stick
beauty's only skin deep but ugly’s to the bone
beauty's only skin deep but ugly’s to the bone
look
like something the cat dragged in
more
than one way to skin a cat
as
plain as the nose on your face
cut off
your nose to spite your face
sight
for sore eyes
pull the wool over his eyes
pull the wool over his eyes
hot as
hell
hotter
than 4 fat whores in a closet
going
to hell in a handbasket
like a bat out of hell
like a bat out of hell
so
hungry I could eat a horse
hungry
as a mangy stray dog
pulling
my leg
costs
an arm and a leg
There
you have it, a partial list of favorite Clichés.
Do you use Clichés? What is your favorite? Tell us please in the comments.
Find more here: Cliché Finder
I imagine that some of these, such as raining cats and dogs, are almost universal in the English-speaking world, but I think that others are more regional -- perhaps, drunk as Cooter Brown, for example.
ReplyDeletegood list
ReplyDeleteI have been known to use a few of these - especially raining like cats and dogs and more than one way to skin a cat!
ReplyDeleteI've heard of most of these but some not. And the some not I don't have a clue as to what they mean. I don't know what a bessie bug is or why it's crazy.
ReplyDeleteCliche, cliche... I found these cliches very interesting. Ironically, I know only a few of them. Perhaps, should learn all of them and use them:)
ReplyDeleteStay safe, be happy!
Haven't heard of most of them or know what they mean. That would be a good research project. I actually don't remember if i ever use them to be honest. :)
ReplyDeleteFun! During cold weather, I have found myself saying, 'It's as cold as a mother-in-law's kiss.' I tend to say 'Pulling my leg' too. Have a beautiful and blessed weekend.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture!
ReplyDeleteI'm familiar with "raining cats and dogs" , but not with the other cliches in your post.
Anyway, these expressions enrich a language. I believe any language has cliches of its own, and speakers of the language enjoy using them in daily life.
Quite a few of these bring back memories, and some I've never heard of, but definitely fun to see! Thanks so much! RO
ReplyDeleteaww....many idioms about money...I just knew few of them...
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing
I knew a few of these ...
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for sharing them.
All the best Jan