Definitely. Consider a person who is always late for meetings. His colleagues might think 'same old story' when he shows up late again. And in a neighborhood, if there's always a dog barking at night in the same way, the residents would say it's the same old story.
Sure. In a school, when the teacher always gives the same type of homework every week, students might say it's the same old story. Another example is when a local coffee shop always has the same long queues in the morning. It's the same old story for the regular customers.
Yes. At school, it's the same old story that the popular kids always get the best opportunities. For instance, they are the first ones to be chosen for special projects or teams. This kind of unfair situation seems to happen all the time.
One example could be the complaints of students about school lunches. It's always the same old roten story. The food is bland, there's not much variety, and every year students keep saying the same things but not much changes in the cafeteria offerings.
At school, it is the same old story. The popular kids always get to choose the best projects first. Every year, when the project - choosing time comes, the less popular students are left with the less desirable options. This situation can be described as 'it is the same old story'.
Sure. When you receive a gift you don't like, but you say 'Thank you so much! It's just what I wanted.' That's a polite fiction.
Sorry, without knowing the details of the 'keith and tex same old story', I can't give specific examples.
In daily life, a home renovation plan can be good on paper. You might have a detailed layout of how you want to remodel your kitchen, with all the new appliances and beautiful countertops drawn out. But the real story often involves things like hidden structural problems, higher - than - expected costs, or delays in getting materials. Also, a fitness routine that seems amazing on paper, with specific exercises and rest days, can be tough to follow in real life due to lack of motivation or sudden injuries.
Spinning a yarn. People often say they are spinning a yarn when they start to tell a fictional or exaggerated story, like fishermen might spin a yarn about the one that got away.
Another example is when you visit a new place. If you go to a small, charming village that has a different architecture style from what you are used to, like the white - washed houses in Santorini, Greece, you are finding the village novel. Also, when you start using a new mobile app that has a very innovative user interface, you are finding it novel as well. There are many such instances in our daily lives where we encounter something new and find it novel.
Sure. Those mass - produced souvenirs that all look the same are 'almost zero novel'. They lack any unique or creative touch.
One example could be in a workplace. If there is a true story about a colleague getting a promotion. Instead of spreading envy - filled rumors like they got it through unethical means when there is no proof, we should keep silent or offer congratulations. In a school setting, if there is a true story about a teacher's innovative teaching method, we should not spread false negative comments. This way, we are respecting the truth of these real - life situations and not causing harm with our words.