Question

Which sentence should be edited to eliminate its cliché?

A. The texture of the burlap was a cross between woven straw and a three-day beard.
B. The family was immensely relieved when Great-Aunt Martha's condition progressed from "critical" to "it looks like she'll live
another 10 years."
C. I wanted to hire Dave, but a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
D. Striding toward the barn in her red coverall and bucket hat, Gloria–tall and round–gave the impression of a charging silo

My answer is C

Answer 1

I agree.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

To eliminate the cliché in sentence C, it could be edited to something like: "I wanted to hire Dave, but every team relies on the contribution of each member." Here, the phrase "a chain is only as strong as its weakest link" is replaced with a more original expression while conveying the same meaning. By focusing on the importance of each team member's contribution, the cliché is eliminated.