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catchphrase

Definition

  • noun: a word or phrase that is easy to remember and is commonly used to represent or describe a person, group, idea, etc.
  • noun: a word or expression that is used repeatedly and conveniently to represent or characterize a person, group, idea, or point of view
  • synonyms: catchword, signature phrase

Examples

  • The politician asked his writers to come up with new 'catchphrases'. [='slogans']

  • popular 'catchphrases' like “politically correct”

Movie quotes

  • (..) Sorry? You-could-just-take-the-time To-read-the-pos-ter-line feet rhyme. - That wasn't on purpose. - Your catchphrase is "Just in time". Oh that's why you put Dali's watches.. A little artistic touch. Maybe... - You like paintings? (..)
    2011 The Intouchables