A(n)_____ is a once-clever word or phrase that has lost its impact through overuse.
A)oxymoron
B)jargon
C)axiom
D)paradigm
E)cliché

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A cliché is a word or phrase that was once clever or unique, but has been so overused that it has lost its impact and become trite. Examples of clichés include "putting the cart before the horse" or "don't judge a book by its cover."

A(n)_____ Is a Once-Clever Word or Phrase That Has Lost