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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.
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Dave "Ya know Paul, He's back with his ex Nat"
Jeromima "Ohh Not That Old Chestnut
by Dean Horn November 14, 2006
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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
by failure33object April 22, 2005
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