Introduction
Think you can learn English without trying? Come on. You’re old enough to know better than that! There are a few phrases in English with the word ‘old’. Learn some of them here with Georgie and then practise using the quiz.
Phrases with ‘old’
the oldest trick in the book
a method that has been used many times before
- To distract her opponent, she tried the oldest trick in the book. She shouted, “Look over there!”
same old story
the same bad situation happens again and again
- How’s my dating life? It’s the same old story… I’m rejected every time I ask someone out.
old enough to know better
too old to make these kinds of mistakes
- He left the house without his keys, so I told him he’s old enough to know better than that.
for old time’s sake
to remember something from the past
- You loved going to that beach when you were younger. Let’s go back there this summer, for old time’s sake.
TRANSCRIPT
Note: This is not a word-for-word transcript.
Georgie
Your dog ate your homework? Come on. That’s the oldest trick in the book.
The oldest trick in the book means a method that has been used many times before.
To scare me, she did the oldest trick in the book – she hid behind the door and shouted, “Boo!”
Say, “It’s the same old story,” when the same bad situation happens again and again.
I’ve applied for lots of jobs, but they all say I need more experience. It’s the same old story each time.
If you tell someone they’re old enough to know better, you mean that they’re too old to make these kinds of mistakes.
You didn’t check your pockets before putting your jeans in the washing machine? You’re old enough to know better than that.
And lastly, if you do something for old time’s sake, you do it to remember something from the past.
We went back to the restaurant we used to go to at university for old time’s sake.
Now it’s your turn! Try making some sentences with these phrases to practise!