pet word

pet word
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. muletilla
Our professor has a few pet words that he beats to death.Nuestro profe tiene unas cuantas muletillas de las que abusa mucho.
b. estribillo
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
"Synergy" is one of those pet words you hear a lot in business."Sinergía" es uno de esos estribillos que tanto se escuchan en el mundo de los negocios.
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