I found this list of clichés on the web years ago. Don’t use them as a writer (unless it’s in dialogue) and don’t stand for them as a reader. Heard That Before Add insult to injury All else being equal All things considered Along those lines Ample opportunity Armed to the teeth As a matter of fact At a loss for words At long last Awesome Be caught dead Benefit of the doubt Better late than never Bone of contention Break the bank By the same token Calling names Chop up the sma