Commonplace; ordinary — something not special or unusual, often implying triteness or being everyday.
ありふれた表現ではあるが、感謝の気持ちは本心だ。
Although it's a commonplace expression, my gratitude is sincere.
彼の話はありふれた内容で特に驚きはなかった。
His story was ordinary and nothing in particular surprised me.
ありふれたアイデアにひと工夫を加えるだけで魅力が増すことがある。
Adding a little twist to a common idea can sometimes make it more appealing.