old hat
Meaning: Routine to the point of boredom (sentence 1); old-fashioned and outmoded (sentence 2).
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
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- on a treadmill — In a dull and boring routine.
- on the ball — Mentally sharp or alert; well-prepared; efficient.
- on the go — Constantly busy; very active.
- on the level — Honest and without deception.
- on the spot — In an awkward social situation (sentence 1) or immediately and nearby (sentence 2).
More English idioms
- on a warpath — Looking for a fight; very angry and upset with someone or something.
- on one's last legs — About to die, fail, or collapse.
- on the blink — Not working correctly.
- on the fritz — Not working correctly.
- on the up and up — Honest; ethical; fair.
- on the wagon — To abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages because one cannot control oneself.
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