Tópico
Definition
(noun) Overused phrase that has lost its original force through repetition
Examples
“La frase 'El tiempo cura todas las heridas' es un cliché de consuelo tras una pérdida.”
“Ese tópico ya cansa.”
That phrase is getting old.
“En la reunión de ayer, Marta soltó el mismo tópico de siempre sobre el trabajo en equipo.”
At yesterday's meeting, Marta threw out the same old team-work line.
“No me repitas ese tópico en la cena.”
Don't repeat that line at dinner.
“Su discurso sonó lleno de tópicos, pero en el bar de la esquina nadie le creyó.”
His speech sounded full of clichés, but nobody believed him at the corner bar.
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