hackneyed

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

A horse for riding or driving; a nag; a pony.

English from hackney (hireling)

“Now she cared no more for the hackneyed musical word; friendship was her desire.”

— George Meredith, Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith

“Lynch places these often hackneyed characters in dire situations, creating dream-like qualities.”