English Explanatory Dictionary

the oldest trick in the book

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. A method of deception or trickery that has been overused so many times before that it should therefore be well-known or remain as common knowledge to everyone.

Word forms

the oldest trick in the book
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