Meaning of the word "there is nothing new under the sun" in English
What does "there is nothing new under the sun" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
there is nothing new under the sun
US /ðɛr ɪz ˈnʌθɪŋ nu ˈʌndər ðə sʌn/
UK /ðɛər ɪz ˈnʌθɪŋ njuː ˈʌndə ðə sʌn/
Idiom
everything that happens has happened before; there are no truly new ideas or events
Example:
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People think this technology is revolutionary, but there is nothing new under the sun.
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The plot of the movie felt familiar; I guess there is nothing new under the sun.