trot out
Bring forward again
To trot out something is to bring it forward for display or use, often something familiar or overused.
The phrase suggests a predictable, even tiresome presentation—like a horse being led out for inspection: Politicians trot out the same talking points every election cycle.
He trotted out his usual excuses for being late.
Ceremonial public procession
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
- flauntDisplay to provoke envy
- exhibitItem publicly displayed
- presentGift or current moment
show off · unveil · demonstrate · brandish · display · put forward · produce · spotlight
Overused, unoriginal expression
- platitudeTrite, overused remark
- hackneyedOverused and unoriginal
- overusedEmployed too frequently
- tiredLacking energy, needing rest
stale · shopworn · threadbare · predictable · old chestnut · same old · warmed-over · stock
Restate without freshness
- regurgitateExpel swallowed matter
- recycleProcess for renewed use
- recirculatePass through again
- reiterateSay something again
reuse · dust off · fall back on · bring up again · revive · resurrect · dredge up · reprise
parade
Ceremonial public procession
present · show off · unveil · demonstrate · brandish · display · put forward · produce · spotlight · highlight
cliché
Overused, unoriginal expression
tired · stale · shopworn · threadbare · predictable · old chestnut · same old · warmed-over · stock · standard
rehash
Restate without freshness
- regurgitateExpel swallowed matter
- recycleProcess for renewed use
- recirculatePass through again
reiterate · reuse · dust off · fall back on · bring up again · revive · resurrect · dredge up · reprise · retread