Related Clues:

• Sedative
• It's self-evident
• Chestnut
• Overused expression
• Banality
• Overworked phrase
• It's trite and true
• Statement of obvious fact
• Screenwriter's no-no
• Lack of originality
• ''Summer is hot,'' e.g.
• Inspirational sermon
• Obvious statement
• 'When all is said and done,' e.g.
• Obvious observation