commonplace assertion
[ˈkɒmənpleɪs əˈsɜːʃən]
nounpl: commonplace assertions
afirmação trivial
1. a statement or claim that is ordinary, unremarkable, or lacking originality; something widely accepted but not particularly insightful
His speech was full of commonplace assertions about the importance of hard work.
Seu discurso estava cheio de afirmações triviais sobre a importância do trabalho árduo.
2. a conventional or obvious observation presented as fact without novel perspective or evidence
The report contained only commonplace assertions that everyone already knew.
O relatório continha apenas afirmações banais que todos já sabiam.
Both Brazilian and American English speakers use this term to dismiss arguments or statements perceived as lacking originality or substance. In academic and professional contexts, labeling something as a 'commonplace assertion' is a polite but critical way to suggest that an idea lacks merit or novelty. In Brazil, it's frequently used in academic discourse to critique weak arguments, while in the USA it's common in media criticism and debate.
NYC Slang
same old same old
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