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Any old thing literally! (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cliche

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(Other definitions for cliche that I've seen before include "Well-worn phrase" , "Hackneyed expression" , "Stereotyped expression" , "Tired 21/12 [TURN OF PHRASE]" , "Saying made tedious through over-use" .)

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