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glittering generality1849
(originally U.S.), a platitude or cliché; used (esp. in plural) of superficially convincing but empty phrases characteristic of the language of…
cliché1881
A phrase or expression regarded as unoriginal or trite due to overuse. Also as a mass noun.
thought-saver1931
(a) a person who saves himself or herself the trouble of thinking; (b) something used to save a person thinking-time or the trouble of thinking; spec.…