In writing one of those things you are supposed to steer clear of are cliches — those trite overused phrases which allegedly illustrate a fundamental lack of original thinking ...
cli·ché
/klēˈSHā/
a phrase or opinion considered to be overused or betraying some lack of original thinking
Today is National Cliche Day; that day set aside for these tidbits lacking originality. One thing you can say for me is I don't fear their use and actually enjoy the pun and other manifestations of cliche in writing;
but I am definitely one of those eccentric originals who would never be mistaken as "being cliche" as I am far enough "outside the box" to be in orbit to paraphrase my friend Corey.
However, this being said I sometimes go for days without uttering a single cliche and this may well happen today.
