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Meaning:
byword

a person, place etc regarded and spoken of as a notable example (of a (bad) quality)

saying

catchword

a word that is popular in informal speech (usually for a short period)

motto

cliche

an expression that is or has been used too much (and how has no meaning or usefulness)

overused, hackneyed phrase

corn

(the seeds of) any of various green plants e.g. wheat, oats, rye

dull, overused saying

motto

a short sentence or phrase used as a guide or rule of behaviour, as used by a school, club etc or expressed as a personal rule of conduct

saying, slogan

phrase

a group of words (without a finite verb) forming part of sentence, e.g. 'in the garden', 'in order to', 'first of all'; to express something in words

group of words; way of speaking

platitude

a remark or statement that is obviously true but is used too often and is not interesting, e.g. 'Life has its ups and downs'

dull, overused saying

slogan

an easily remembered phrase used to advertise something or to make clear the aim(s) of a group, campaign etc

motto

superstition

(an idea, practice etc based on) belief in the power of magic, witchcraft etc

belief in sign of things to come

test

a set of questions, tasks etc used to measure a person's knowledge or ability; an examination or trial (of something) to find its quality, value, composition etc

examination, quiz

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