old
any old how in no particular order.
come the old soldier: seesoldier.
for old times' sake: seesake.
make old bones live to an advanced age.
money for old rope: seemoney.
of the old school traditional or old-fashioned.
2012Manchester Music The lad has a presence about him, he's an entertainer of the old school despite being about 20.
the old Adam: seeAdam.
old as the hills: see ancient as the hillsathill.
the old boy network mutual assistance, especially preferment in employment, shown among those with a shared social and educational background.
an old chestnut: seechestnut.
Old Dart England. Australian & New Zealand
☞ Dart originated as a variant form of dirt, as in pay dirt.
the old days a period in the past, often seen as significantly different from the present, especially noticeably better or worse.
old enough to be someone's father (or mother) of a much greater age than someone. informal
2013DVD Verdict Naturally, she's smitten with this guy who's dead broke, has no prospects, talks about nothing besides himself, and is old enough to be her father.
the Old Firm (in Scotland) a name for Celtic and Rangers Football Clubs, either singly or collectively.
an old flame: seeflame.
old hat used to refer to something considered passé and therefore banal or uninteresting. informal
an old head on young shoulders a mature or responsible attitude in a younger person.
an old one a familiar joke.
the old pals act used humorously to imply that someone is using a position of influence to help their friends. British informal
the old school tie the attitudes of group loyalty and traditionalism associated with wearing the tie of a particular public school. British
old Spanish customs: seeSpanish.
old trout: seetrout.
an old wives' tale a widely held traditional belief that is now thought to be unscientific or incorrect.
☞ The phrase (and its earlier variant old wives' fable) is recorded from the early 16th century, with the earliest example being from Tyndale's translation of the Bible.
play Old Harry with: see play the devil withatdevil.
same old, same old: seesame.
there's no fool like an old fool: seefool.
you can't teach an old dog new tricks: seedog.