It's the same old story

Related to word: same

Idiom

Definition

  1. C1

    Used to express that a negative or undesirable situation is recurring and is no different from previous occurrences.

    • Every time I think things will improve, it's the same old story.

    • They promised reform, but it's the same old story.

    • Another new product launch, another same sales pitch; it's the same old story.