clichc

noun (C) an expression that is used too often and has lost most of its meaning: the old clichc that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link - clichcd adjective click /klIk/ verb

1 (I, T) to make a short hard sound or make something produce this sound: The man opposite kept clicking his ballpoint pen. | click your fingers/tongue (=make a short hard sound with your fingers or tongue, especially in order to get someone's attention or to express annoyance) | click your heels (=knock the heels of your shoes or boots together in a way that soldiers do) | click shut/click into place: The bolt clicked into place.

2 (I) informal to suddenly understand or realize something: it clicked (with sb): It suddenly clicked. The man at the station must have been her brother. | For ages I couldn't do algebra then one day it clicked.

3 (I) informal to like someone and share their ideas, opinions etc: Petra and I clicked straight away.

click on sth phrasal verb (T) to press a button on a computer mouse (2) in order to do a computer operation - click noun (singular)