old chestnut
Example Sentences
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It wasn’t; it was a hoary old chestnut that had already proved its inadequacy.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024
And they nearly all seem to agree that old chestnut, that "something must be done".
From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023
There may be no such thing as bad pizza, as the old chestnut goes, but some pizzas are better than others.
From New York Times • May 13, 2023
It's an old chestnut of advice, but a well-positioned mirror can make a room look larger.
From Salon • Jul. 25, 2022
Well, this is going to be a new spin on that tired old chestnut.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
