Is 'don't do the crime if you can't do the time' a cliche?

Question

I'm doing this thing for school and I was just wondering is it a cliche? If not then what is the actual name for it and phrases like it?

Answer 1

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Yes, and cliches are cliches because they're true.

Since it's been around since Baretta in the '70s, you could also refer to it as a chestnut.

Answer 2

Well yes, I believe it is.

If a phrase is commonly used again and again, then it can be referred to as a cliche.

And this phrase is definitelyy commonly used.