the oldest trick in the book

US /ðɪ ˈoʊldɪst trɪk ɪn ðə bʊk/
UK /ðɪ ˈoʊldɪst trɪk ɪn ðə bʊk/
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le plus vieux truc du monde, une vieille ruse

a very old and well-known method or trick that is still used, often to deceive someone

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Trying to distract me with flattery is the oldest trick in the book.
Essayer de me distraire avec des flatteries est le plus vieux truc du monde.
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He tried to use the oldest trick in the book to get a discount, but I saw right through it.
Il a essayé d’utiliser le plus vieux truc du monde pour obtenir une réduction, mais j’ai tout de suite compris.