oldie

an oldie but (a) goodie

1. Something that was created a relatively long time ago but which is still excellent by today's standard. Ah, the White Album—that's an oldie but goodie! Here, try this book. It's an oldie but a goodie.

2. A person who is advanced in years but is very likable, reliable, helpful, etc. I'm giving you a desk next to Martin. He's an oldie but goodie who will help show you the ropes. A: "You're an oldie but a goodie, Aunt Lily!" B: "Hey, I'm not old!"

golden oldie

A form of entertainment, especially a song, that was very popular in the past and is still enjoyed by many people. I love listening to the golden oldies. It takes me back to a simpler time.

golden oldie

1 an old song or film that is still well known and popular. 2 someone who is no longer young but is still successful in their field. informal

oldie but goodie

n. something (or even someone) that is old but still likable. Mary is an oldie but goodie. I’m glad she’s still around.

golden oldie

A recording, film, or other entertainment item that was once very popular and is still admired. This slangy term was born in the 1960s and originally applied to phonograph records but soon was broadened. For example, “I always do my aerobics workouts to tapes of golden oldies.”

See also: golden, oldie

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

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goodie
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Excellent!
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References in periodicals archive

Basil Brush secured the Oldie 21st Century Fox of the Year gong at the tongue-in-cheek awards ceremony in London.

Dame Vera wins top golden oldie award

The team has undergone rigorous training in Bahrain under Jim Rowark, the highly experienced Golden Oldies coach.

Senior rugby players team up for a cause

Of course the Oldies got a huge kick out of playing with the young players.

Young Guns, Oldies mix it up at ASU 25/50 event

I can understand his point of view, but surely the point is that our elderly population do not want to be isolated in what is essentially an 'oldies ghetto'?

Integrated society

He said: "We have a young squad and the boys have been quick to remind me I'm one of the oldies.

Cowden's kids stick it to Mark

"We would like to award her for her relentless efforts and continuing campaigning for Ghurkhas rights and The Gurkha Justice Campaign," Oldie organizers said.

Joanna Lumley wins "Oldie of the Year" award

With 14 car spaces for 51 apartments, relatives, staff, medical staff, social workers as well as residents themselves will need to be very active in order to grab a car space, or are car-owning oldies also to be discouraged from applying?

Letter: Your Say - Older people have cars too

Front row; evenings at the theatre; pieces from The Oldie.

Front Row: Evenings at the Theatre, Pieces from the Oldie

Rangers manager Alex McLeish last night threw the door open again to golden oldie Alex Rae by insisting that age would not stand in the way of the midfielder's dream move to Ibrox, writes Ged Scott.

Football: Rangers are still keen on Rae

Tony, who has just been named Oldie of the Year by the Oldie magazine, arrives in Cardiff tonight.

It's Tony Bach-burn!

But a bell rang when we spotted two football movies stacked alongside each other: "Knute Rockne, All-American" (1940), a legendary oldie, and "Rudy," a modern sleeper (1993).

Movie time. (Here Below)

I end my term as Books Editor by suggesting two books worth considering for future publication: one a "golden oldie" and the other, as far as I know, yet unwritten.

Suggestions for future: lots of books, but the good ones seem to get fewer

Taken singly, some of David Hockney's best-known paintings are physically unrewarding, but their imagery remains as plangent as a golden oldie. This Northerner's take on Frenchified taste (he is the Paul Helleu of '70s Euro-chic cafe society) and California lifestyle mixes shrewd-eyed innocence with mischievous sophistication.

David Hockney

Summary: Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Army men from India and China on Saturday held a ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) on the occasion of the 70th Republic Day, at border meeting points at Chushul and Daulat Beg Oldie sectors of eastern Ladakh region.

India, China reaffirms their commitment of maintaining peace along border

SIR Elton John axed his management team because he was being driven mad with envy by the success of golden oldie rivals.

Elton envy at 'oldies'

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释义	oldie an oldie but (a) goodie 1. Something that was created a relatively long time ago but which is still excellent by today's standard. Ah, the White Album—that's an oldie but goodie! Here, try this book. It's an oldie but a goodie. 2. A person who is advanced in years but is very likable, reliable, helpful, etc. I'm giving you a desk next to Martin. He's an oldie but goodie who will help show you the ropes. A: "You're an oldie but a goodie, Aunt Lily!" B: "Hey, I'm not old!" See also: but, goodie, oldie golden oldie A form of entertainment, especially a song, that was very popular in the past and is still enjoyed by many people. I love listening to the golden oldies. It takes me back to a simpler time. See also: golden, oldie Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. golden oldie 1 an old song or film that is still well known and popular. 2 someone who is no longer young but is still successful in their field. informal See also: golden, oldie Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary oldie but goodie n. something (or even someone) that is old but still likable. Mary is an oldie but goodie. I’m glad she’s still around. See also: but, goodie, oldie McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions golden oldie A recording, film, or other entertainment item that was once very popular and is still admired. This slangy term was born in the 1960s and originally applied to phonograph records but soon was broadened. For example, “I always do my aerobics workouts to tapes of golden oldies.” See also: golden, oldie The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: an oldie but (a) goodie goodie oldie but goodie excellent Excellent! greatest thing since indoor plumbing greatest thing since sliced bread the best thing since sliced bread the greatest thing since indoor plumbing the greatest thing since sliced bread References in periodicals archive Basil Brush secured the Oldie 21st Century Fox of the Year gong at the tongue-in-cheek awards ceremony in London. Dame Vera wins top golden oldie award The team has undergone rigorous training in Bahrain under Jim Rowark, the highly experienced Golden Oldies coach. Senior rugby players team up for a cause Of course the Oldies got a huge kick out of playing with the young players. Young Guns, Oldies mix it up at ASU 25/50 event I can understand his point of view, but surely the point is that our elderly population do not want to be isolated in what is essentially an 'oldies ghetto'? Integrated society He said: "We have a young squad and the boys have been quick to remind me I'm one of the oldies. Cowden's kids stick it to Mark "We would like to award her for her relentless efforts and continuing campaigning for Ghurkhas rights and The Gurkha Justice Campaign," Oldie organizers said. Joanna Lumley wins "Oldie of the Year" award With 14 car spaces for 51 apartments, relatives, staff, medical staff, social workers as well as residents themselves will need to be very active in order to grab a car space, or are car-owning oldies also to be discouraged from applying? Letter: Your Say - Older people have cars too Front row; evenings at the theatre; pieces from The Oldie. Front Row: Evenings at the Theatre, Pieces from the Oldie Rangers manager Alex McLeish last night threw the door open again to golden oldie Alex Rae by insisting that age would not stand in the way of the midfielder's dream move to Ibrox, writes Ged Scott. Football: Rangers are still keen on Rae Tony, who has just been named Oldie of the Year by the Oldie magazine, arrives in Cardiff tonight. It's Tony Bach-burn! But a bell rang when we spotted two football movies stacked alongside each other: "Knute Rockne, All-American" (1940), a legendary oldie, and "Rudy," a modern sleeper (1993). Movie time. (Here Below) I end my term as Books Editor by suggesting two books worth considering for future publication: one a "golden oldie" and the other, as far as I know, yet unwritten. Suggestions for future: lots of books, but the good ones seem to get fewer Taken singly, some of David Hockney's best-known paintings are physically unrewarding, but their imagery remains as plangent as a golden oldie. This Northerner's take on Frenchified taste (he is the Paul Helleu of '70s Euro-chic cafe society) and California lifestyle mixes shrewd-eyed innocence with mischievous sophistication. David Hockney Summary: Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Army men from India and China on Saturday held a ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) on the occasion of the 70th Republic Day, at border meeting points at Chushul and Daulat Beg Oldie sectors of eastern Ladakh region. India, China reaffirms their commitment of maintaining peace along border SIR Elton John axed his management team because he was being driven mad with envy by the success of golden oldie rivals. Elton envy at 'oldies'
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