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pet saying
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. pet saying
  2. 2. favorite phrase
  3. 3. manner of talking
A habit or phrase that someone says repeatedly without realizing it. For example, someone who constantly says "you know" or "basically" in conversation has one of these. It can be used to describe someone's speech patterns.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you keep saying "we'll take a positive look at it" during negotiations, people will get the wrong idea.

Sentence 2

On tired mornings especially, my go-to line "just five more minutes" never stops.

Sentence 3

Please don't mimic the president's catchphrases in front of clients.

Sentence 4

I should probably break the habit I have when things go wrong, right?

Sentence 5

Simply making "I'll improve" your go-to phrase won't win back anyone's trust.