another word for same old story

Old hat. This phrase implies that something is familiar and has been around for a long time, much like a story that has been told many times before. For example, the plot of some movies can be considered old hat as it follows the same pattern as many others.

The politician's speech was just a cliché. It was the same old story of promising change but never delivering. Here 'cliché' is used instead of'same old story' to show that the speech was unoriginal and predictable.

An old story can also be called a 'tale'. For example, we often say 'fairy tales' which are a type of old stories passed down through generations. Tales usually have some kind of narrative and can be fictional or based on real events from the past.

Definitely. Consider when people talk about a movie plot. If it's a 'same old story', it means the plot is a recycled version of something we've already seen many times. There are no new twists or original ideas, just the same tired concept. So, yes, it means something is unoriginal.

This phrase implies monotony. Say there's a workplace where the boss always gives the same unachievable targets, and the employees always have the same struggle to meet them. It's a pattern that doesn't change, so we use'same old story' to describe this unchanging and often tiresome state of affairs.

Hello, old time, please let me answer a question for you.

One way is to step out of your comfort zone. If it's a personal 'same old story' like always choosing the wrong type of friends, be brave and make new connections in different social circles.

The fable of the Tortoise and the Hare is also an old old story. The hare was very fast and boasted about his speed while the tortoise was slow but steady. In a race, the hare took a nap and the tortoise won. It teaches us the lesson that slow and steady wins the race and not to be overconfident.

A humorous tale.

Denouement. It is a French term that has been adopted into English to specifically mean the final part of a story where all the loose ends are tied up, secrets are revealed, and the story reaches its final resolution. It often comes after the climax of the story and is a more literary or sophisticated way of referring to the end of a story.