its been used too commonly to be evocative
Stuck in a rut is a phrase, but I am not sure if an idiom is the same thing as a phrase. You may be thinking of a cliche and "stuck in a RUT" is a cliche. "Stuck in a road" is neither cliche nor idiom.
A phrase is considered a cliche when youve heard it too often
The phrase "home sweet home" is overused and can be considered cliche. However, it is very true that there is no place like home and most people are happy there so the cliche is justified.
"crying during a sad movie is so cliche"---INCORRECT USAGE This is a common error. Cliché is a noun: "That phrase is such a cliché." Clichéd is the adjective formed from it. "Use of that phrase is so clichéd."
From the killing of foul by breaking or twisting their necks
The phrase "sparkling clean" is considered a cliché because it has been overused to describe cleanliness in various contexts, making it lose its original impact and vividness. Its imagery of brightness and freshness is effective, but its frequent repetition diminishes its novelty and makes it less engaging in writing or speech. As a result, it often fails to convey the intended enthusiasm or distinction that a more original expression might provide.
Stuck in a rut is a phrase, but I am not sure if an idiom is the same thing as a phrase. You may be thinking of a cliche and "stuck in a RUT" is a cliche. "Stuck in a road" is neither cliche nor idiom.
A cliche.
A cliche is a phrase or opinion that is overused and lacks original thought. Some examples of a cliche are; lost track of time, lasted an eternity and a matter of time.
An overused phrase, not original.
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.
A phrase is considered a cliche when youve heard it too often
It is a noun and can be used as an adjective. The word "cliche" is an adjective because one can say "that is so cliche" but it is also a noun because one can say "that is such a cliche."
The phrase "home sweet home" is overused and can be considered cliche. However, it is very true that there is no place like home and most people are happy there so the cliche is justified.
"crying during a sad movie is so cliche"---INCORRECT USAGE This is a common error. Cliché is a noun: "That phrase is such a cliché." Clichéd is the adjective formed from it. "Use of that phrase is so clichéd."
From the killing of foul by breaking or twisting their necks
The phrase "squeaky clean" is considered a cliché because it has been overused to describe something that is exceptionally clean or free of dirt and moral blemishes. Its origin from the sound of a clean surface, like a squeaky toy or floor, has made it a vivid but unoriginal expression. As language evolves, phrases like this can lose their impact due to frequent repetition, making them sound trite or unoriginal.