Use a Cliche Only When You Know it is a Cliche
CLICHE
A cliché --- is a phrase, expression, or idea that has been
overused to the point of losing its intended force or novelty, especially when
at some time it was considered distinctively forceful or novel. The term is
generally used in a negative context.
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It
is difficult to always say a novel and unique comment, however to quote
the guidebook, or to repeat well worn comments is tedious. There is a
pretty good book by the Lonely Planet on how to be a Travel Writers, the whole
book more or less deals with writers saying not to be cliche.
I suppose a cliche normal starts with...
Breathtaking
Awesome
Beyond Belief
The Worlds Greatest
The most
My least
If you have heard it, so have others.
Note, I am not saying not to use cliches, I believe you may be on the worst
bus trip of your life, but it should be the worst.
Use a Cliche Only When You Know it is a Cliche