The truth is that there are many kinds of these informal phrases floating around; they’re not all the same thing, and they’re not always bad. Two main types of these phrases that are often confused and mishandled are idioms and colloquialisms.

A list of 20 clichés to avoid in your writing.

If you want your writing to be fresh and interesting, avoid clichés like the plague.

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