stock phrase
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stock phrase
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. cliché
The marketing campaign is lacking in originality. It relies too much on stock phrases.La campaña de publicidad es poco original. Depende demasiado de los clichés.
b. lugar común
The script is overladen with stock phrases to the point where it just sounds forced.El guion está tan sobrecargado de lugares comunes que suena forzado.
c. estribillo
In his diatribe, the activist didn't contribute any new ideas, but just attacked the government with the usual stock phrases.En su arenga, no aportó ninguna idea nueva y se limitó a atacar al Gobierno con los consabidos estribillos.
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