A cliché is
A)the dictionary definition of a word.
B)used to present specific information in a speech.
C)an overused expression that may cause listeners to tune out.
D)a concrete word or phrase which exemplifies clear communication.

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A cliché is a phrase that has been overused to the point that it has lost its original meaning or impact. When used in speech or writing, clichés can be seen as unoriginal and lacking creativity, which can cause listeners to tune out or become disinterested in what is being said.

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