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俚语 old chestnut
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old chestnut

An idea or subject, usually flawed, which perpetually resurfaces in conversation despite having been discussed to death long ago.
A: If evolution is real then how come we never see monkeys turn into humans, huh?
B: Oh god, not that old chestnut...

old chestnut

A clichéd lie.
A: The cheque is in the post.

B: Don't give me that old chestnut

old chestnut

A person who takes ones virginity.
"That old chestnut popped my friend Kristen."
"I'm going to bang a virgin so i can become an old chestnut."

That Old Chestnut

This phrase is used when acting out or talking about somthing that has happend in the past. When used at the right moment this is a comical saying.
Conversation Between People
Dave "Ya know Paul, He's back with his ex Nat"
Jeromima "Ohh Not That Old Chestnut
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