old chestnut
Example Sentences
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There was the old chestnut of a botched restart reception; there were forced passes and hesitant defence.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025
Hopefully those who welcome brave new interpretations of yesterday’s Broadway realize that one day “Hamilton” will be considered a creaky old chestnut in dire need of revision to remain relevant.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2022
The chapters alternate among the women, each one breathing new life into the old chestnut, “You never know what goes on behind closed doors.”
From New York Times • May 29, 2020
Audrey II may be a herbaceous exotic, but in this rendering, “Little Shop” feels very much the old chestnut.
From Washington Post • Oct. 24, 2019
Gradually they made their way around the big old chestnut trees into the orchard.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
