I have been thinking about the cliches that I mindlessly use when I am stuck for something to say. For that's what cliches are, the verbal shortcuts in language that allow us to automatically phrase a thought and be understood. Without much brain power being employed.
But I was wondering, what happens when you turn a cliche on its head.
E.g I hate to eat and run.
Can we just as effectively say," I am planning to stay and starve?"
Here are a few more that I use often. See if you come up with the ultimate uncliche.
No news is good news
Better late than never
Better safe than sorry
No man is an island
There are plenty more fish in the sea
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade
Have a nice life
Pretty nonsensical, huh?
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