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overused

/ˌoʊvəˈruːzd/ adjective · British & US
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What does overused mean?

adjective

Used too frequently or to the point of losing effectiveness; hackneyed.

Example

"The phrase 'break a leg' is often considered an overused expression of good luck."

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