(idea) by amelinda Tue Sep 19 2000 at 18:46:32
A stock phrase is one which gets used over and over (and over and over (and over and over)) in a particular genre or situation.

For example, "sleeping with the fishes" is a common phrase in gangster movies. Porn stories are rife with stock phrases, such as "glistening drop of pre-cum." In fast food joints you will often hear the stock phrase, "would you like fries with that?" or "would you like to <whatever>-size that?"

See Also: cliche, euphemism, catch phrase

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