Meaning of 'Old chestnut'
What does the saying 'Old chestnut' mean?
Idiom: Old chestnut
Meaning:
An old chestnut is something that has been repeated so many times that it has lost its impact.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Plants & Flowers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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