老把戏 (lǎo bǎ) — old trick; old game (often implies a dishonest or outdated scheme)
Definition
Colloquial noun for an old, often tiresome trick or scheme that no longer fools anyone. Usually carries a negative tone — it suggests the tactic is stale, dishonest, or unimaginative.
noun
old trickold game (often implies a dishonest or outdated scheme)
Examples
- 老把戏。Nǐ de lǎo bǎ zǎo jiù bèi rén kàn chuān le.Your old trick has been seen through long ago.
- 老把戏，。Bié zài gōng sī lǐ shuǎ nǐ de lǎo bǎ le, méi rén huì shàng dàng.Don't pull your old tricks at the company; no one will fall for it.
- 老把戏，。Tā yòng de hái shì nà yí tào lǎo bǎ, yì diǎn xīn yì dōu méi yǒu.He's still using the same old trick — not a trace of originality.
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