trite remark
Example Sentences
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Even the value of this trite remark was spoiled.
From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend
Lees had been no great favorite of late, and it had been the trite remark for a year that he was looking like death; but at this juncture the tidings came ominously enough.
From Bohemian Days Three American Tales by Townsend, George Alfred
His thoughts had gone no further when Goguet, the smiling clerk, boldly broke the silence with the trite remark: "What a pity such a clever comedy didn't succeed."
From Monsieur Lecoq by Gaboriau, Émile
It was broken at last by the baronet with a very trite remark: "What a warm evening."
From Virgie's Inheritance by Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs.
It is a trite remark, that the imaginary anticipation of pleasure is seldom or ever equalled by the enjoyment of it.
From A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 13 by Kerr, Robert
