hackneyed expression
ˈhæknid ɪkˈsprɛʃən
Definition

Definition of hackneyed expression - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

clichéexpression overused and lacking originality
  • His speech was full of hackneyed expressions.
  • The article was criticized for its hackneyed expressions.
  • She avoided using hackneyed expressions in her writing.
cliché platitude
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Expressions with hackneyed

hackneyed phrasen.
overused expression lacking originality
The speech was full of hackneyed phrases that bored the audience.

Expressions with expression

his expression spoke volumesexp.
show feelings or thoughts clearly without using words
His expression spoke volumes about his disappointment.
someone's expression spoke volumesexp.
shows a lot of emotion without words
Her expression spoke volumes about her disappointment.
facial expressionn.
face shows feelings or thoughts by moving muscles
Her facial expression showed she was surprised.
slang expressionn.
informal language not suitable for formal occasions
He used a slang expression during the meeting.
someone's expression says a lotexp.
facial look shows feelings or thoughts without words
Her expression says a lot about how she feels.
self-expressionn.
the act of expressing one's feelings, thoughts, or ideas
Art is a form of self-expression that allows individuals to convey their emotions..
oral expressionn.
spoken sharing of thoughts or feelings with other people
Her clear oral expression helped everyone understand the complex topic.
animated expressionn.
lively and expressive look or gesture
Her animated expression showed her excitement.
expression of sympathyn.
gesture showing support or understanding
His hug was an expression of sympathy during her tough time.
freedom of expressionn.
right to express ideas and opinions without censorship
Freedom of expression is protected by the constitution.

Terms related to hackneyed expression

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
expresshackneybanalcommonplacehackneyedoverusedtriteunoriginalworn-out

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  1. French:expression galvaudée, ...
  2. German:abgedroschener Ausdruck, ...
  3. Italian:espressione trita, ...
  4. Spanish:expresión trillada, ...
  5. Portuguese:expressão clichê, ...
  6. Chinese:陈词滥调, ...
  7. Japanese:陳腐な表現, ...
  8. Arabic:تعبير مبتذَل, ...
  9. Hebrew:קְלִישֵׂאָה שְׁחוּקָה, ...
  10. Russian:избитое выражение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заїжджений вираз, ...
  12. Hindi:घिसी-पिटी अभिव्यक्ति, ...

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