KevinBoie_FOX4's Blog

It's not easy coming up with new ways to tell similar stories day in and day out, so it's inevitable that you'll hear us deliver a cliché or two.

In the news biz, we have fun tracking the clichés du jour. In fact, one of our trade Web sites recently posted some current and timeless phrases that you've likely heard a million times.

I've listed a few of the worst offenders here -- most of which I hope to never hear or see again.

How do you feel about news clichés? Do they grate on your nerves like they do mine? What are some of the faves you love to hate?

"The rain did not dampen the spirits of..."
"As you can see behind me"
"Pain at the pump"
"Every parent's worst nightmare"
"Lucky to be alive"
"Speaks out"
"No stranger to…"
"Took to the streets"
"For more on this story, go to our Web site."
"Neighbors say they never expected this to happen in this quiet neighborhood."
"Gearing up"
"It happened again."
"It looks like a war zone."
"Shots rang out"
"Breathing a sigh of relief"
"Ignited a firestorm of controversy"
"Parents are up in arms"