the oldest trick in the book
US /ðɪ ˈoʊldɪst trɪk ɪn ðə bʊk/
UK /ðɪ ˈoʊldɪst trɪk ɪn ðə bʊk/
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老掉牙的伎俩, 老把戏
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.
想用奉承来分散我的注意力是老掉牙的伎俩。
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He tried to use the oldest trick in the book to get a discount, but I saw right through it.
他试图用老掉牙的伎俩来获得折扣，但我一眼就看穿了。