词汇 | same old story |
释义 | Idiom same old story Theme: NORMALITY something that occurs or has occurred in the same way often.Jim's got no money. It's the same old story. He's spent it all on clothing.The company is getting rid of workers. It's the same old story—a shortage of orders. Slang same old story Theme: SAMENESS n. an often repeated story or situation.It's the same old story. Boy meets girl, girl gets consumption, girl dies.One after one they came in. It's the same old story with each of them, “Not enough time to do my homework.” it's the same old storyUsed to indicate something that happens or is said over and over again. A: "The chief executive officer was found guilty of fraud." B: "It's the same old story, these billionaire con artists thinking they can get away with anything." Whenever I bring up the idea of renovating the house to her, it's always the same old story about not having enough money. same old storysomething that occurs or has occurred in the same way often. Jim's got no money. It's the same old story. He's spent it all on clothing. The company is getting rid of workers. It's the same old story—a shortage of orders. same old story n. an often repeated story or situation. It’s the same old story. Boy meets girl, girl gets consumption, girl dies. |
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