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An obvious or overused remark that adds little insight.

noun

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commonplace

The speech began with a commonplace about the importance of hard work.
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When asked why a toolbox-sharing trial had failed, a mentor offered the commonplace 'These things happen,' adding little insight into the missing equipment or confused arrangements.
From Advice That Fails the Project.
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