a person, place etc regarded and spoken of as a notable example (of a (bad) quality)
saying
a word that is popular in informal speech (usually for a short period)
motto
an expression that is or has been used too much (and how has no meaning or usefulness)
overused, hackneyed phrase
(the seeds of) any of various green plants e.g. wheat, oats, rye
dull, overused saying
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
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
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
an easily remembered phrase used to advertise something or to make clear the aim(s) of a group, campaign etc
motto
(an idea, practice etc based on) belief in the power of magic, witchcraft etc
belief in sign of things to come
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