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Meaning of the oldest trick in the book | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

A method of deception or trickery that has been overused so many times before that it should therefore be well-known or remain as common knowledge to everyone.

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

the pants off the party is over the pen is mightier than the sword the penny drops the pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last the pleasure is all mine

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