0
Catttt Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary
provocative cliché
When we say something is or has become a "provocative cliché" has it a positive or negative meaning? Can any one explain it a little more with an example, please?
Top answer
The word "cliché" normally has negative connotations. It would be helpful to know what is being described. As far as I am aware, "provocative cliché" is not a set phrase, and its meaning is no more than the sum of its parts.
- The word "cliché" normally has negative connotations.
- It would be helpful to know what is being described.
- As far as I am aware, "provocative cliché" is not a set phrase, and its meaning is no more than the sum of its parts.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
2 Answers
0
The word "cliché" normally has negative connotations. It would be helpful to know what is being described. As far as I am aware, "provocative cliché" is not a set phrase, and its meaning is no more than the sum of its parts.
00
I found just one instance of ‘provocative cliché’ on line, where an artist (Ofili) paints African scenes and includes elephant dung. Because we all know that it’s a natural enough element in the wilds, it is only those with ‘their noses in the air’ that find it ‘rude’ or ‘embarrassing’. Its being excrement sometimes repels people because they don’t like to admit that it happens. Because this is
0
Related Questions