stock phrase



stock phrase

A well-known, overused phrase; a cliché. As this is a creative writing class, I don't want to see any stock phrases in your stories. Please rewrite this paragraph in your own words, instead of using stock phrases like "think outside the box."
See also: phrase, stock

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kephas-Biblical Greek
Methodios-Ancient Greek
Ami (1)AY-mie (English)Biblical
Luljeta-Albanian
Einarr-Ancient Scandinavian
Kahina-Northern African, Berber