The phrase "usual platitudes" refers to statements that are commonly used but lack genuine thought or meaning. It suggests that the words being used are clichéd or insincere. Full definition
You've probably answered this question many times before, either for yourself or friends and family, and you've also likely come up with the usual platitudes. (entrepreneur.com)
This Thanksgiving, when you're sitting at the table and it's your turn to say what you're thankful for, you can list the usual platitudes about freedom of religion and assembly or whatever, but it would be short - sighted and irresponsible to neglect one of the greatest American freedoms of all, one that was just upheld in New York on Tuesday: The American right to hunt Bigfoot. (relevantmagazine.com)
This Thanksgiving, when you're sitting at the table and it's your turn to say what you're thankful for, you can list the usual platitudes about freedom of religion and assembly... (relevantmagazine.com)