old story, an

Idioms  

1. A common occurrence or excuse. For example, Karen's mood swings are an old story. [c. 1700] Also see same old story.

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Example Sentences

Yes; it is horrible enough; but after all, it is an old story, an old mystery played in our day, and in dim London streets instead of amidst the vineyards and the olive gardens.

From The Great God Pan by Machen, Arthur

I suppose it's the same old story: an explosive and a panic.

From The Brentons by Dexter, Wilson C.

It is the old story: an anthill of boyish folly, a mountain of blackguardly extortion.

From At Large by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)