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Bromide

usgb/ˈbrəʊmaɪd/Volume
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Overused WisdomPlay
Use 'bromide' to describe dull, obvious advice that lacks depth. SlideHis speech was full of bromides that bored the audience.
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Avoid in NovelsPlay
'Bromide' implies the author uses unoriginal expressions. Good for critiques. SlideThe novel was criticized for its use of bromides instead of fresh dialogue.
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Conversational CautionPlay
Don't use 'bromide' in everyday conversation; it can seem pretentious or insulting. SlideCalling someone's advice a bromide might offend them.
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