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Yes it is a cliche. It's a metaphor, of course. The image is of something without support, an unsupportable or shaky argument as of someone trying to stand on shaky legs. At one time, it was fresh and the imagery striking. Now, we hardly think about the imagery as the phrase itself is automatically read as meaning, 'unconvincing'. In general, cliches like this are best avoided as they tend to be untranslatable. In the original context of the phrase, the meaning would have been obvious. It is far better to think of a fresh alternative or failing that, use simple English such as, "His logic is flawed."
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Is the sentence you are in debt to your ears a correct cliche?
Yes, because a cliche is an expression that is overused. This one means to have more of something than you can manage; i.e., if debt were able to stand upright, it would be so large that it would reach to your ears.
What part of speech is cliche?
Cliche is a noun. It names a type of phrase.
What is the purpose of cliche?
LOLLIPOPS
Is cliche noun or verb?
it's a noun.that's why when people describe something as being "so cliche" they are revealing how ignorant they are
Is an idiom a cliche?
No. An idiom is a phrase whose meaning cannot be determined by context. A cliche is a stale quotation or phrase that has been overused.Example idiom: He was feeling under the weatheryesterday, but today he's fine.Example cliche: Think outside of the box.
Does Zac Efron have a wooden leg?
no he doesnt have a wooden leg.
Why do swans stand on one leg?
To rest the other leg.
What keeps us to stand straight?
our leg bones and leg muscles
What does it mean when a guys leg accidentally touches your leg and he doesnt move it?
Probably means it wasn't an accident. ;)
Why do stalks stand on one leg?
no
Are the leg bones of a bat so thin that they cannot stand?
the leg bones of a bat are so thin that bats cannot stand
What muscels are used to stand on one leg?
A Flamingo stands on one leg
Why do I keep pulling leg muscles?
Becuase its ripping the tissue of the muscle. imagine that in your leg. it doesnt sound fun
Is the sentence you are in debt to your ears a correct cliche?
Yes, because a cliche is an expression that is overused. This one means to have more of something than you can manage; i.e., if debt were able to stand upright, it would be so large that it would reach to your ears.
How do you stand on a scooter?
first get on it. then stand. and push with one leg and balance with the other.
What is the plural form of cliche?
The plural of cliche is cliches.
What does LBW stand for in cricket?
Leg Before Wicket
