Meaning of old chestnut | Babel Free

Definitions

A well-worn story.

idiomatic

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Examples

“"How's the speech to-night?" he asked, languidly; "same old chestnuts, I suppose⟳." "As this is Mr. Grayson's second speech," replied Harley, sharply, "it is a little early to call⟳ anything that he says 'same old chestnuts.' Besides, I don't think⟳ that repetition will ever be one of his faults. Why haven't you been here?"”

“"Are you trying to pull⟳ my leg? If I say⟳ 'No,' will you tell⟳ me that in that case I shall be very hungry by bedtime, or something? I suppose⟳ that old chestnut has just got round to your club. Have⟳ you been electing Noah an honorary member?"”

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