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单词 well-worn
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well-worn

also well worn
1. adjective
A well-worn expression, remark, or idea has been used so often that it no longer seems to have much meaning or to be interesting.
To use a well-worn cliche, it is packed with information.
...well-worn party dogma and ideology.
2. adjective
A well-worn object or piece of clothing has been worn or used so frequently that it looks rather old and untidy.
...well-worn brown shoes.
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well-worn in British English

adjective (well worn when postpositive)
1. 
so much used as to be affected by wear
a well-worn coat
2. 
used too often; hackneyed
a well-worn phrase

well-worn in American English

(ˈwɛlˈwɔrn)
adjective
1. 
much worn; much used
2. 
overused; trite
a well-worn joke
3. 
worn becomingly

Examples of 'well-worn' in a sentence
well-worn

This means avoiding risks and sticking with well-worn formulas.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Nor is there much deviation from the well-worn formula.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
That is a conventional and well-worn phrase.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
There are well-worn paths to the official tourist sites.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
So where does this film sit on this well-worn comedy path?
The Sun (2010)
Many follow the well-worn path into financial services or insurance.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Law & Order has such a well-worn formula that it is hard to take seriously.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
There is also speculation that he could be aiming to follow a well-worn route to Monaco.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It's a well-worn route to stardom.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Original thoughts are rare beasts, but here come two on that well-worn path of books about evolution.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The Toon star followed a well-worn path seeking help from a doctor whose skill with the scalpel has saved many sporting careers.
The Sun (2006)
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