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The phrase "an overworn practice" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a practice or method that has been used excessively to the point of becoming stale or unoriginal.
Example: "The team decided to abandon the overworn practice of brainstorming in favor of more innovative approaches to problem-solving."
Alternatives: "a tired practice" or "a hackneyed approach".
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As with his variations on generic commercial logos like "I...," he is turning an overworn commonplace -- bureaucratic objections to vivid public art -- upside down.
As she brought the straps of an overworn lilac tank top in line with its hem, as if it were fine linen, she was suddenly adorable.
★ LEO 23 Jul-22 Aug Carpe diem – "seize the day" – may be an overworn phrase, but it's highly applicable until Xmas.
Old concert T-shirt Few things are cooler than an overworn shirt from a concert by the Stones, the Strokes, Led Zep etc. Pencil skirt Immediately conjures up images of femmes fatales Red lipstick Nothing says Hollywood glamour like a red lip.
This is an errant practice.
Join an established reflexology practice.
Next: a $10 million practice facility.
This is a regular practice".
It's a lousy practice.
It was a suspect practice.
It's a good practice.
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