Cliche (noun)

1. A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.
2. A phrase or an idea that has been overused to the point of losing its originality or impact.

Origin:

From french cliché, from clicher "to stereotype", from clic "click".

Examples:

1. The phrase "love at first sight" is a cliche.
2. The plot of the movie is full of cliches.
3. The novel was criticized for its cliche characters.
4. The cliche of the villain twirling his mustache is an old trope.
5. A cliche is a phrase or an idea that has been overused to the point of losing its originality or impact.