oftgesagte
Oftgesagte is a German expression that denotes statements or positions that are repeated frequently. In standard usage, the sense is usually conveyed with the two-word form das oft Gesagte or, when used as a noun, das oft Gesagte. The closed compound oftgesagte is uncommon and typically appears only in stylistic or creative writing, or as a typographic variant.
Etymology and form: the expression combines oft, an adverb meaning “often,” with Gesagte, the nominalized past
Usage: the term refers to commonplaces, platitudes, or clichés that recur in discourse. It is often used
Example: Das oft Gesagte in politischen Reden dient häufig dazu, Komplexität zu vermeiden. In English, this
Variants and related terms: related ideas include clichés, platitudes, and rhetorical devices that rely on familiar,