Clichés

Clichés

Clichés are phrases or expressions that have been overused to the point where they have lost their original impact or meaning. They often become predictable and uninspiring because they've been used so frequently. Here are some common examples of clichés and explanations for why they might be considered overused:

1. "At the end of the day"

   • Often used to mean "ultimately" or "when all is said and done," this phrase can become tiresome because it’s a go-to phrase in many contexts, making the speaker's point seem less original.

2. "All that glitters is not gold"

   • This means that not everything that looks valuable is actually valuable. It's a well-known saying that can feel worn out due to its frequent use in both conversation and literature.

3. "Every cloud has a silver lining"

   • Intended to convey that there's something good in every bad situation, this phrase has become a bit of a platitude, offering comfort in a way that can seem unoriginal or insincere.

4. "Fit as a fiddle"

   • Meaning very healthy and strong, this expression has been used so much that it can come across as uncreative.

5. "Read between the lines"

   • This means to understand the hidden meaning or implication of something. Over time, it has become a standard way to express this idea, losing its freshness.

6. "Think outside the box"

   • Encouraging creative thinking, this phrase has been so overused in business and motivational contexts that it can feel like a tired suggestion rather than an inspiring one.

Using clichés can make writing or speech feel unoriginal and predictable. Writers and speakers often strive to avoid clichés to keep their language fresh and engaging. Instead, they might seek out new ways to express common ideas or invent novel metaphors and phrases.

Redundancies

Redundancies often creep into our language, be it in speaking or writing. Redundancy refers to repeating the same thing again within the same sentence. Redundancy makes the meaning confusing, and can change the meaning or can give wrong meaning, and can also make your reader/ listener think that you are bad at the English Language.

For Example, Look at the sentence below:

'The ATM machine is out of order.' (This is a wrong sentence because it is a redundant sentence)

(Explanation: "ATM" stands for "Automated Teller Machine," so saying "ATM machine" is redundant because "machine" is already part of the acronym "ATM.")

So, Redundancy in English refers to the use of words or phrases that are unnecessary because their meaning is already conveyed by other words in the sentence. 

Redundancy involves repeating the same idea, making the expression longer than needed. 

Remember this: Reducing redundancy helps make writing clearer and more concise.

Here are a few examples:

1. Redundant: "In my personal opinion, I think that we should leave."

   • Explanation: "In my personal opinion" is redundant because "I think" already indicates a personal opinion.
   • Right Sentence: "I think that we should leave."

2. Redundant: "Bhairava returned back to the house."

   • Explanation: "Returned" already implies going back, so "back" is unnecessary.
   • Right Sentence: "Bhairava returned to the house."

3. Redundant: "They each took turns one after another."

   • Explanation: "Each" and "one after another" are redundant because "took turns" already suggests this.
   • Right Sentence: "They took turns."

4. Redundant: "Deepika made a new innovation."

   • Explanation: An innovation is, by definition, new, so "new" is redundant.
   • Right Sentence: "Deepika made an innovation."

5. Redundant: "The end result was surprising."

• Explanation: "End result" is redundant because "result" alone implies the final outcome.
• Right Sentence: "The result was surprising."

I hope you learnt your lesson....

Thank you.