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The term "cliché" originally referred to the metallic printing plate used in letterpress printing. When the plate became worn or damaged, it would produce an indistinct or blurred image known as a "cliché."
In the mid-19th century, the term was figuratively extended to refer to overused or stale language. The press relied heavily on clichés, which led to a widespread perception of language as unoriginal and lacking in originality.
By the end of the 19th century, "cliché" had become a common term for any overused or commonplace expression or idea. It is often used with a negative connotation, implying a lack of creativity or originality.
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