n.陈词滥调，老生常谈

原形：platitude复数：platitudes

A true friend is someone who tells you the truth, even when it hurts.
真正的朋友是即使真相会刺痛你，也会告诉你的人。
Time heals all wounds.
时间能治愈所有的创伤。
Actions speak louder than words.
行动胜过语言。
Every cloud has a silver lining.
每朵乌云都有银边，寓意困境中总有一线希望。
Don't judge a book by its cover.
不要以貌取人。
Honesty is the best policy.
诚实是最好的策略。
Practice makes perfect.
熟能生巧。
The grass is always greener on the other side.
别人的生活总是看起来更美好。
All that glitters is not gold.
发光的不全是金子，暗示并非所有表面闪光的事物都是有价值的。
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
入乡随俗。