Cliché Stands Tall
By Mark Flippo
Definition of Cliché by Merriam-Webster
Its original meaning is essentially a synonymoun, referring to printing blocks from which numerous prints could be made. In fact, cliché means stereotype in French. Its modern meaning, however, is quite distinct. Cliché is today overwhelmingly encountered in reference to something hackneyed, such as an overly familiar or commonplace phrase, theme, or expression. Stereotype is most frequently now employed to refer to an often unfair and untrue belief that many people have about all people or things with a particular characteristic.
Have you used any kind of cliché recently? I do on a regular basis.
in the nick of time – to happen just in time
only time will tell – to become clear over time
a matter of time – to happen sooner or later
at the speed of light – to do something very quickly
lasted an eternity – to last for a very long time
lost track of time – to stop paying attention to time
as brave as a lion – describes a very brave person
as clever as a fox – describes a very clever person
as old as the hills – describes an old person or idea
a diamond in the rough – describes someone with a brilliant future
fit as a fiddle – describes a person in a good shape
as meek as a lamb – describes a person who is too weak and humble
These are sayings that are repeated over and over. What this lesson is about is with God's Word it needs to be repeated over and over! We need to know our scriptures better than any clichés. Do you repeat the Word of God as often as you repeat the above sayings? Let us learn the Holy Scriptures and be ready to use them any time.
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By Mark Flippo
Definition of Cliché by Merriam-Webster
Its original meaning is essentially a synonymoun, referring to printing blocks from which numerous prints could be made. In fact, cliché means stereotype in French. Its modern meaning, however, is quite distinct. Cliché is today overwhelmingly encountered in reference to something hackneyed, such as an overly familiar or commonplace phrase, theme, or expression. Stereotype is most frequently now employed to refer to an often unfair and untrue belief that many people have about all people or things with a particular characteristic.
Have you used any kind of cliché recently? I do on a regular basis.
in the nick of time – to happen just in time
only time will tell – to become clear over time
a matter of time – to happen sooner or later
at the speed of light – to do something very quickly
lasted an eternity – to last for a very long time
lost track of time – to stop paying attention to time
as brave as a lion – describes a very brave person
as clever as a fox – describes a very clever person
as old as the hills – describes an old person or idea
a diamond in the rough – describes someone with a brilliant future
fit as a fiddle – describes a person in a good shape
as meek as a lamb – describes a person who is too weak and humble
These are sayings that are repeated over and over. What this lesson is about is with God's Word it needs to be repeated over and over! We need to know our scriptures better than any clichés. Do you repeat the Word of God as often as you repeat the above sayings? Let us learn the Holy Scriptures and be ready to use them any time.
http://moderndayparablesrcf.com