This post will explain what formulaic language is, give examples of how idioms are constructed, and help you understand the nature of idioms a little bit better...
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Are Cliches Bad?
A cliche is a comment that is often used in certain common, everyday situations. It is a comment that most people are familiar with and is therefore not original. Cliches are often used in everyday conversation, and they are also frequently played with in advertising slogans, newspaper headlines and TV news programs...