old hat
The idiom "old hat" is used to describe something that has lost its novelty or appeal due to familiarity or age.
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Definition
B2General
(common)No longer interesting or exciting because it has been seen or done many times before.
Example
- His jokes are getting old hat; we've heard them all before.
B2General
(informal)A familiar idea or activity that has lost its originality or appeal.
Example
- The plot of that movie is old hat; nothing new or surprising.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "old hat":
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