old chestnut 

An idea or subject, usually flawed, which perpetually resurfaces in conversation despite having been discussed to death long ago.

A: If evolution is real then how come we never see monkeys turn into humans, huh?
B: Oh god, not that old chestnut...

old chestnut by FeO2 August 20, 2011

old chestnut 

A clichéd lie.

A: The cheque is in the post.

B: Don't give me that old chestnut

old chestnut by bucolicdictionary July 24, 2021

old chestnut 

A person who takes ones virginity.

"That old chestnut popped my friend Kristen."
"I'm going to bang a virgin so i can become an old chestnut."

old chestnut by J easy December 27, 2006

That Old Chestnut 

This phrase is used when acting out or talking about somthing that has happend in the past. When used at the right moment this is a comical saying.

Conversation Between People
Dave "Ya know Paul, He's back with his ex Nat"
Jeromima "Ohh Not That Old Chestnut

That Old Chestnut by Dean Horn November 14, 2006

that old chesnut 

a phrase which generally refers to a cliche or an over-used excuse. to be used in disgust. often a pre-cursor to serious arguments in games such as checkers... like when a player tries to pull the "classic" half-pincer movement.

"well....you know there is trouble a brewing when that saying comes out" - Rob McLean

that old chesnut by failure33object April 22, 2005