Sentence examples for an overused phrase from inspiring English sources

That a "critical time has been reached" in Afghanistan has become an overused phrase.

They tend to be highly educated, disciplined and, to use an overused phrase from today's campaigns, "tested".

Kicking the can down the road, to use again an overused phrase, at some point will fail - and that's what may have just happened.

They tend to be highly educated, disciplined and, to use an overused phrase from today's campaigns, "tested". Some can even be charismatic.

"Mass customization" is an overused phrase and it's been around for a while, but in this era of big data we can really do that.

Prof Janet Beer, VC of Oxford Brookes University, says: "I think critical mass is an overused phrase that doesn't really have much meaning.

"An oasis of tranquillity" may be a massively overused phrase in travel writing but it is a perfect description of this wonderful venue.

To coin a disgustingly overused phrase, sequels are 'bigger, better and more badass'.

It's a corny, overused phrase now, but it is true.

It's a trite and overused phrase, and often a dismissive one, like calling a book a mystery or a genre novel; but when a book takes hold and propels you, well, that is something worth noting.

That's a trite and overused phrase, but in this case it's accurate.