Cliché Finder
Find overused clichés and business jargon — 'think outside the box', 'low-hanging fruit', 'at the end of the day' — in your writing.
How to use
- 1Paste your writing.
- 2Clichés are wrapped in [brackets]; replace them with specific, concrete wording.
Frequently asked questions
Why avoid clichés?
Overused phrases are vague and make writing sound generic. Readers skim past them instead of absorbing your point.
How many clichés are checked?
About 48 of the most common clichés and corporate buzzwords in English.
What should I use instead?
Say what you actually mean. 'Low-hanging fruit' might become 'the three fixes we can ship this week'.