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Hackneyed – Adjective – Meaning, Definition & Example Sentence

hackneyed - (of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite

Picture illustrating the English word "Hackneyed" (Adjective) – (of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unorigi...
Ricky was ready to tell his boss he was completely prepared for the job, but he wanted to avoid being told a hackneyed expression like "make sure you have his ducks in a row."