1 : a trite phrase or expression also : the idea expressed by it. 2 : a hackneyed theme, characterization, or situation. 3 : something (such as a menu item) that has become overly familiar or commonplace.

A cliché is a phrase or idea that has become a “universal” device to describe abstract concepts such as time (Better Late Than Never), anger (madder than a wet hen), love (love is blind), and even hope (Tomorrow is Another Day).

A person or character whose behavior is predictable or superficial. noun. 6. 2. An expression or idea that has become trite.

10 Common Clichés And The Powerful Truths They Hold

• Actions speak louder than words.
• The grass is always greener on the other side.
• The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
• You can’t judge a book by its cover.
• You can’t please everyone.
• What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
• Love is blind.
• Ignorance is bliss.

Examples of Clichés in Everyday Language

• read between the lines.
• play your cards right.
• it’s an uphill battle.
• better safe than sorry.
• you can’t judge a book by its cover.
• bring to the table.
• low-hanging fruit.
• the grass is always greener on the other side.

If someone’s a dime piece or a dime, they’re mighty attractive — as in, a perfect 10.

float (one’s) boat Definitions include: to make a person happy or satisfied.

a very attractive person; “a perfect ten”. Frequently, attractiveness is rated on “a scale of 1 to 10.” In the United States, a dime is worth 10 cents. Hence, a “dime” is one whose attractiveness rates 10 on the scale.

But NFL’s Next Gen Stats sought to define what an actual “dime” is and which quarterbacks are the best at throwing them. They define a “dime” as a pass that travels at least 30 yards in the air and fits into windows of one yard or less.

The defense gets its name because a dime, worth ten cents, is the next step up in United States coin currency from a nickel, which is worth 5 cents.

Long before cell phones, the best way to inform the authorities of a situation without bringing attention to oneself was to use a pay phone, which required the user to “drop a dime” into the slot.

Cover 3 is a zone defense where three defensive backs ‒ typically two outside cornerbacks and a free safety ‒ divide the deep portion of the field into thirds, with four defenders (a combination of the strong safety, linebackers, and any nickel- or dime- backs) underneath.

The seams and the flats are generally the areas of weakness for the Cover 3 defense.

The center is often required to block the defensive nose tackle, usually the biggest, strongest player on the defense. Guard (G): There are two guards, one on each side of the center.

Ranking NFL position groups from easiest to hardest for rookies

• RUNNING BACK. Easiest skill to master: It’s an instinctive position.
• DEFENSIVE LINE. Easiest skill to master: Most defensive linemen, even as rookies, have a clear athletic advantage over the big men on the other side of the ball.
• LINEBACKER.
• WIDE RECEIVER.
• SAFETY.
• CORNERBACK.
• OFFENSIVE LINE.
• TIGHT END.

strong safety

Check out the highest-paid player at 16 different positions below.

• Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes — $45 million.
• Running back: Christian McCaffrey — $16 million.
• Wide receiver: DeAndre Hopkins — $27.2 million.
• Tight end: George Kittle — $15 million.
• Fullback: Patrick Ricard — $3.6 million.

What position on defense has the most defensive interceptions?…Interpreted as: