What we need now is some new, fresh cliches.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The industry needs fresh, original phrases instead of overused ones.
- In plain terms
- We need new and original sayings.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek freshness to break stale patterns.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we use cliches?
Another view
Some cliches work well.
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