A post by Sharon at CTH reminded me of this show... in particular the character "CJ"
Who was known for silly cliché catch phrases:
“I avoid cliches like the plague”
I googled to find examples.....I thought I'd list a few...
Series Two"Proliferation is the thief of time."
"What the eye doesn't see is goose for the gander."
"There's no smoke without the worm turning."
"It's the early bird that catches the quick brown fox."
"No need to beat around the mulberry bush."
"Let's hope I'm not a fait accompli worse than death."
Series Three"Absence is better than a cure. Prevention makes the heart grow fonder."
"The proof of the pudding is caviar to the general."
"...a different kettle of fish out of water."
"The only good ringer's a dead ringer."
"...the pot calling the kettle a silver lining."
"It's a long lane that gathers no moss."
"Sacrifice never killed the cat."
"Every silver lining has a cloud."
"Out of the mouths of babes and little children."
"Run it up the flagpole, see if the rats desert a sinking ship."
"...spoil the ship for a ha'peth of spilt milk."
"Trumpet call of duty."
"The ugly duckling that prevented the goose from laying the golden egg."
"The morning after the Lord Mayor's show before."
"It's never too late for a leopard to change horses in midstream."
"Never outstay your doodah."
"In and out like lamb's tails."
"Leave no worm unturned."
1982 Christmas Special"I'm not an ostrich who buries his head under a bushel."
"Good news is better than no broth."
....more at linkhttp://www.leonardrossiter.com/reginald ... Jisms.html
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