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Definition the oldest trick in the book in British English

the oldest trick in the book phrase

phrase
1

a dishonest method of doing something that you know about because it has been used many times before

Example

Flattery is the oldest trick in the book, so don't fall for it!

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Definition the oldest trick in the book in British English